Department
Select Fulton
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Select Fulton - Workforce Development Divisions, 22RFP0121B-PS, Adult and Dislocated Services for Select Fulton in the amount of $2,060,944.61 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions (Equus) (Louisville, KY) to provide adult and dislocated career center services. This action exercises the third of three renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This contract is 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date or 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Infrastructure and Economic Development
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
District 1 ☐
District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: Select Fulton's Workforce Development Division focuses on demand driven workforce solutions by providing data and resources for businesses seeking a skilled workforce; as well as providing workforce solutions for dislocated workers and qualified unemployed/underemployed adults. The primary method of delivering these services is through a network of Career Resource Centers that assist people seeking employment, training and education services for Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs.
Scope of Work: Programs provided for this project are Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Period of performance will be from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Community Impact: Ensuring greater customer service and access to employment opportunities for Fulton County residents.
Department Recommendation: Approval
Project Implications: The Department needs to demonstrate to the State a level of commitment to use WIOA funding annually in the form of an executed contract for service delivery.
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
Date |
Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
22-0275 |
4/20/22 |
$1,028,125.00 |
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Amendment No. 1 |
22-0969 |
12/21/22 |
$697,000.00 |
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Renewal No. 1 |
23-0318 |
5/03/23 |
$1,725,125.00 |
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Renewal No. 2 |
24-0295 |
5/01/24 |
$1,725,125.00 |
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Amendment No. 2 |
25-0191 |
3/19/25 |
$335,819.61 |
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Renewal No. 3 |
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$2,060,944.61 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$7,572,139.22 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $2,060,944.61
Prime Vendor: Arbor E & T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Louisville, KY
County: Jefferson County
Prime Value: $1,957,897.38 or 95.00%
Subcontractor: NOIYSE Consulting dba NOIYSE
Subcontractor Status: African American Female Business Enterprise
Location: College, GA
County: Fulton County
Subcontractor Value: $30,914.17 or 1.50%
Subcontractor: Dominus Gray
Subcontractor Status: African American Male Business Enterprise
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Subcontractor Value: $60,179.58 or 2.92%
Subcontractor: Soft Skill
Subcontractor Status: African American Male Business Enterprise
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
County: Gwinnett County
Subcontractor Value: $11,953.48 or 0.58%
Total Contract Value: $2,060,944.61 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: $103,047.23 or 5.00%
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement
Exhibit 2: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form
Exhibit 3: Performance Evaluation
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Samir Abdullahi, Director, Economic Development, 404-612-8120
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
title
Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$1,028,125.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$4,483.069.61 |
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This Request: |
$2,060,944.61 |
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TOTAL: |
$7,572,139.22 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-120-WA49-1160: Grants, Economic Development, Professional Services
Funding Line 2:
461-120-DA49-1160: Grants, Economic Development, Professional Services
Funding Line 3:
461-120-WD48-1160: Grants, Economic Development, Professional Services
Funding Line 4:
461-120-WD49-1160: Grants, Economic Development, Professional Services
Funding Line 5:
461-120-WQ45-1160: Grants, Economic Development, Professional Services
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 7/1/2025 |
End Date: 6/30/2026 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
Renewal/Extension Terms: No renewal options remain |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 85
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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7/1/2024 |
3/31/2025 |