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State Court
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to increase the spending authority - State Court, 22SS049A-KM, Substance Use Disorder (“SUD”) monitoring in the amount of $160,000.00 with Avertest, LLC, (Richmond, VA) to provide SUD monitoring services delivered via Aversys, a proprietary web-based application, drug testing services and products for the Fulton County DUI Treatment Court. Effective upon BOC approval to 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, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract, or a price change in excess of 10% of the original contract price 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 ☒
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District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: The contractor, Avertest, LLC, is responsible for providing drug testing services to the Fulton County DUI Treatment Court. Aversys is a proprietary web-based application that integrates individual client random selection and notification, same-gender directly observed sample collection, clinical laboratory analysis, results reporting and event notification, and other related activities. The drug testing services provide measurement-based systematic monitoring services for program participants and will foster coordination of care and supervision and help clients abstain from substance use and achieve stability within the community.
Scope of Work: The contractor, Avertest, LLC, is responsible for providing drug testing services to the Fulton County DUI Treatment Court. Aversys is a proprietary web-based application that integrates individual client random selection and notification, same-gender directly observed sample collection, clinical laboratory analysis, results reporting and event notification, and other related activities. The drug testing services provide measurement-based systematic monitoring services for program participants and will foster coordination of care and supervision and help clients abstain from substance use and achieve stability within the community. The market demonstrates that the services sought are so unique that only one vendor can satisfy the program’s requirements. It would require procuring these services from other service providers would require the coordination of multiple vendors to achieve a comparable level of client care. For example, there are service providers within Georgia that provide employment-related, non-observed sample-collection services but send samples to independent laboratories. There are labs that conduct testing in Georgia but do not provide directly observed sample collection services. Avertest, on the other hand, offers Fulton County both directly observed collections and our own lab testing, ensuring evidence-based practices and integrated services designed to help clients with SUD develop lasting healthy habits.
Community Impact: The Fulton County State DUI Treatment Court strengthens Fulton County's commitment to and support of Accountability Courts., thereby aligning with the County’s justice and safety plan.
Department Recommendation: The Fulton State Court recommends approval
Project Implications: The ability to utilize drug testing services is required to be in compliance with the Accountability Courts Best Practices/Standards and receive grant funds
Community Issues/Concerns: The ability to utilize drug testing services is required to be in compliance with the Accountability Courts Best practices/Standards and receive grant funds
Department Issues/Concerns: The ability to utilize drug testing services is required to be in compliance with the Accountability Courts Best Practices/Standards and receive grant funds.
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
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Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
22-0687 |
09/21/22 |
$180,000.00 |
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Amendment No. 1 |
23-0640 |
09/20/23 |
$250,000.00 |
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Amendment No. 2 |
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$160,000.00 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$590,000.00 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
N/A
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Amendment No. 2 to Form of Agreement
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Donald Talley, Chief Clerk/Administrator, State Court
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$180,000.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$250,000.00 |
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This Request: |
$160,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$590,000.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
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Cash |
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Match Required: |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100 420 JSTR 1464: General Fund, State Court, Lab Supplies
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 1/1/2024 |
End Date: 12/31/2024 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
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Overall Contractor Performance Rating:
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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1/1/2024 |
12/31/2024 |