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File #: 24-0444    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Justice and Safety Status: Passed
File created: 6/14/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 6/26/2024 Final action: 6/26/2024
Title: Request approval to increase the spending authority - Office of County Manager, Project ORCA Program Support with Ankobia Group, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 to provide program support services for the County Court Backlog Reduction Plan (Project ORCA) in an effort to address the significant backlog of court cases due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective dates: July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. AMENDMENT 2 - EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION - ANKOBIA GROUP.pdf, 2. 2024-0444

 

Department

County Manager

 

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)

title

 

Request approval to increase the spending authority - Office of County Manager, Project ORCA Program Support with Ankobia Group, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 to provide program support services for the County Court Backlog Reduction Plan (Project ORCA) in an effort to address the significant backlog of court cases due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).  Effective dates: July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.  (APPROVED)

 

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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)

In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for contract completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

 

Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)

Justice and Safety

 

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 As a result of the public health crisis, the County entered into an Emergency Authorization Agreement with Ankobia Group, LLC to provide program support services for the County Court Backlog Reduction Plan (Project ORCA) in an effort to address the significant backlog of court cases due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).  This request is to increase the spending authority to continue services through December 31, 2024.

 

Scope of Work: To provide program support services for the County Court Backlog Reduction Plan (Project ORCA) in an effort to address the significant backlog of court cases due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

 

Community Impact: Continued reduction of the court case backlog contributing to further reductions of the Fulton County Jail population.

 

Department Recommendation: Department recommends Approval

 

Project Implications: Program support required to successfully administer Project ORCA to reduce the court case backlog.

 

Community Issues/Concerns: None

 

Department Issues/Concerns: None

 

Contract Modification

 

Current Contract History

BOC Item

Date

Dollar Amount

Original Award Amount

23-0127

2/15/2023

$350,000.00

Amendment No. 1

23-0902

12/20/2023

$175,000.00

Amendment No. 2

 

 

$175,000.00

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$700,000.00

Contract & Compliance Information

Contract Value:                                         $175,000.00

 

Prime Vendor:                                            Ankobia Group, LLC

Prime Status:                                              African American Female Business Enterprise

Location:                                                           Atlanta, GA

County:                                                                Fulton County

Prime Value:                                               $175,000.00 or 100.00%

 

Total Contract Value:                     $175,000.00 or 100.00%

Total Certified Value:                     $175,000.00 or 100.00%

 

Exhibits Attached:

Exhibit 1: Amendment No. 2 to Form of Contract

Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
title

Steve Nawrocki, Justice Performance Management Officer, Office of the County Manager, 404-735-6240

 

Contract Attached
title

No


Previous Contracts

title

Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$350,000.00

Previous Adjustments:

$175,000.00

This Request:

$175,000.00

TOTAL:

$700,000.00


 

 

Grant Information Summary

Amount Requested:

 

Cash

Match Required:

 

In-Kind

Start Date:

 

Approval to Award

End Date:

 

Apply & Accept

Match Account $:

 

 

 


Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

448-118-BLAD-1160: American Rescue Plan, County Manager, Professional Services

 

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: 7/1/2024

End Date: 12/31/2024

Cost Adjustment: $175,000.00

Renewal/Extension Terms: N/A


Overall Contractor Performance Rating:

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

Report Period Start:

Report Period End:

1/2/2023

11/15/2023