Department
Select Fulton
Requested Action
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Select Fulton - Workforce Development Divisions 22RFP0120B-PS, Youth Services in the amount of $600,000.00 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions (Equus) (Louisville, KY) to provide youth career center services. This action exercises the third of three renewal options. No renewal option remains. Effective dates: 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, 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 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 and youth. The primary method of delivering these services is through a network of Career Resource Centers that assist people seeking employment, training and education services and Youth Services.
Scope of Work: Youth Services • career planning, education, training and employment services for in-school youth (ISY) and out-of- school youth (OSY) who are aged 14-24; • Services are for continuous, full-year programs; • All programs are required to recruit WIOA-eligible participants from their service area, enter data into a WIOA Case Management System, and provide a full range of WIOA services until participants exit from WIOA programs and services; • Exit outcomes from services provided must include combinations of the credential attainment (high school diploma/GED), basic skills improvement, nationally-recognized occupational certification/credentials, employment and entry into post-secondary/advanced education.
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 |
22-0276 |
04/20/2022 |
$600,000.00 |
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1st Renewal |
23-0319 |
05/03/2023 |
$600,000.00 |
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2nd Renewal |
24-0294 |
05/01/2024 |
$600,000.00 |
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3rd Renewal |
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$600,000.00 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$2,400,000.00 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $600,000.00
Prime Vendor: Arbor E & T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Louisville, KY
County: Jefferson County
Prime Value: $570,000.00 or 95.00%
Prime Vendor: NOIYSE Consulting dba NOIYSE
Prime Status: African American Female Business Enterprise
Location: College, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $12,480.00 or 2.08%
Prime Vendor: Dominus Gray
Prime Status: African American Male Business Enterprise
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $17,520.00 or 2.92%
Total Contract Value: $600,000.00 or 100.00%
Total M/FBE Value: $30,000.00 or 5.00%
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
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, Select Fulton 404-612-8120
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$600,000.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$1,800,000.00 |
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This Request: |
$600,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$2,400,000.00 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-120-YO24-1160 - Grants, Economic Development, Professional Services
Funding Line 2:
461-120-YI24-1160 - 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: None |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 82
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 |