Department
Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance (DCRC), 20RFP127237B-YJ, Sign Language Interpreter Services in the amount of $60,000.00, with Latin American Translators Network (LATN) Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide qualified sign language interpreter and effective communication services. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. 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)
Open and Responsible Government
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 (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The DCRC requests approval of renewal of a contract to provide qualified sign language interpreting services and effective communications for Fulton County sponsored events. The vendor will provide all personnel to perform sign language interpreter services and must maintain certification as an organization with the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). Fulton County is required under Title I and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, to ensure that all services, programs and benefits are accessible to persons with disabilities. If this renewal request is not approved, Fulton County would not be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and would risk legal exposure and sanctions, including loss of federal funds.
Community Impact: The present request continues to ensure that federally mandated ADA Program Access effective communication requirements and considerations are implemented by programs at the point of service Countywide
Department Recommendation: The DCRC seeks approval to renew a contract for sign language interpreting consultant services from Latin American Translators Network.
Project Implications: Failure to approve the renewal could result in Fulton County not being compliant with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, risking legal exposure and sanctions, including loss of federal funds
Community Issues/Concerns: The Department of Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance and the Office of the County Auditor are not aware of any issues/concerns regarding the agenda item.
Department Issues/Concerns: Approval of this contract renewal is sought to ensure that the County continues to comply with federal law (e.g. Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended) which requires that all state and local governments, public accommodations, private sector entities, and educational systems provide effective communications to meet accessibility requirements.
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
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Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
20-0926 |
12/16/2020 |
$60,000.00 |
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1st Renewal |
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$60,000.00 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$120,000.00 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $60,000.00
Prime Vendor: Latin American Translators Network
Prime Status: Hispanic Female Business Enterprise- Non-Certified
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $60,000.00 or 100.00%
Total Contract Value: $60,000.00 or 100.00%
Total M/FBE Value: $60,000.00 or 100.00%
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement Form
Exhibit 2: Contractor Performance Report
Exhibit 3: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Ms. Niger R. Thomas, Director-Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance, 404-612-0960
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$60,000.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$60,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$120,000.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
N/A |
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Cash |
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Match Required: |
N/A |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
N/A |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
N/A |
☐ |
Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
N/A |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-186-1802-1162: General, Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance, Disability Affairs Programming & Compliance, Professional Service
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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: One of Two renewal options |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 3.4
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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7/1/2021 |
9/30/2021 |