Department
Community Development
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request to renew an existing contract - Department of Community Development, 20RFP110420A-FB, Environmental Review Assessments for 2020 CDBG, Home, ESG & COC Projects in the amount of $19,800.00, with BluLynx Solutions, LLC. (Atlanta, GA), to assist the Department of Community Development with the completion of project environmental reviews for the ESG, CDBG, and HOME entitlement grant programs and the GA 502 Fulton County Continuum of Care (CoC) grant programs. This action exercises the first of three renewal options. Two renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (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)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background
The environmental review process is required for all Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assisted projects to ensure the proposed projects do not negatively impact the surrounding environment and the property site does have an adverse environmental or health effect on end- users. All projects are not subject to a full environmental review (i.e., every project's environmental impact must be examined, but the extent of this examination varies), but every project must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other related Federal and State environmental laws.
Scope of Work: To continue assisting the Department of Community Development in complying with the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) requirements so that the County meets all statutory and regulatory requirements: Prepare the Environmental Review Record (ERR). Identify any required mitigation. Prepare and certify site-specific environmental review records for each project approved for funding and determine the level of environmental review necessary for the release of HUD funds for each project. Prepare all environmental supporting documentation, preparation of public notices for publication distribution of notices to appropriate State and Federal offices, and provision of original final documents (if necessary). This contract will allow up to 200 environmental review records to be performed. The cost includes the cost of staff to oversee, manage, and perform the specified services.
Community Impact: The purpose of the environmental assessment is to assess environmental consequences of projects prior to the decision to move forward.
Department Recommendation: The department recommends approval.
Project Implications: Blu Lynx completes approximately 30 environmental reviews monthly for homeless services alone. The department does not have the staff capacity to meet this demand across all program areas. Failure to approve the contract extension will delay processing of ERR’s and subsequently delay services to Fulton County constituents.
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
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Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
21-0194 |
3/17/21 |
$19,800 |
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1st Renewal |
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12/15/21 |
$19,800 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$39,600.00 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $19,800.00
Prime Vendor: BluLynx
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $19,800.00 or 100.00%
Contract Value: $19,800.00 or 100.00%
M/FBE Value: $0.00
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement
Exhibit 2: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form
Exhibit 3: Contractor Performance Report
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Stanley Wilson, Director, Community Development, 404-612-7378
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$19,800.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$19,800.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$39,600.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-121-ESC2-1160: Grant, Community Development, Professional Services-$39,600.
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 1/1/2022 |
End Date: 12/31/2022 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
Renewal/Extension Terms: Two Renewal options remain |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 4.0
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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1/1/2021 |
12/31/2021 |