File #: 25-0191    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent - Infrastructure and Economic Development Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/11/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 3/19/2025 Final action:
Title: Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Economic Development, Select Fulton Workforce Development Division, 22RFP0121B-PS, WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Services, in the amount not to exceed $335,819.61 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions (Equus) (Louisville, KY) to provide comprehensive career services for Adult and Dislocated Workers for the Fulton County Local Workforce Development Board. Effective upon BOC approval. 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Attachments: 1. Amendment No. 2, Increase, 2. Performance Report
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Department

Select Fulton

 

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

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Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Economic Development, Select Fulton Workforce Development Division, 22RFP0121B-PS, WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Services, in the amount not to exceed $335,819.61 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions (Equus) (Louisville, KY) to provide comprehensive career services for Adult and Dislocated Workers for the Fulton County Local Workforce Development Board. Effective upon BOC approval. 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 102-420, 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)

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Commission Districts Affected

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Is this a purchasing item?

Yes

 

Summary & Background: Select Fulton's Workforce Development 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. The primary method of delivering these services is through a network of Career Resource Centers that assist people seeking employment, training and education services for Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs.

                     

Scope of Work: Programs provided for this project are Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

 

Community Impact: Ensuring greater customer service and access to employment opportunities for Fulton County residents.

 

Department Recommendation: The Department recommends approval of the contract increase to allow for timely use of additional federal funding.

 

Project Implications: Additional funding will serve up to 50 new clients.

 

Community Issues/Concerns: None

 

Department Issues/Concerns: None

 

Contract Modification

 

Current Contract History

BOC Item

Date

Dollar Amount

Original Award Amount

22-0275

4/20/22

$1,028,125.00

Amendment No. 1

22-0969

12/21/22

$697,000.00

Renewal No. 1

23-0318

5/03/23

$1,725,125.00

Renewal No. 2

24-0295

5/01/24

$1,725,125.00

Amendment No. 2

 

 

$335,819.61

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$5,511,194.60

Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)

 

Contract Value:                                          $335,819.61

 

Prime Vendor:                                          Arbor E &T, LLC dba ResCare Workforce Services

Prime Status:                                          Non-Minority

Location:                                                               Louisville, KY

County:                                                               Jefferson County

Prime Value:                                          $319,767.43 or 95.22%

 

Subcontractor:                                          Project Outsource Connects, LLC

Subcontractor Status:                     African American Female Business Enterprise

Location:                                                               Atlanta, GA

County:                                                               Fulton County

Contract Value:                                          $16,052.18 or 4.78%

 

Total Contract Value:                     $335,819.61 or 100.00%                     

Total Certified Value:                     $16,052.18   or 4.78%

 

Exhibits Attached 

Exhibit 1: Amendment No. 2 to Form of Agreement

Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation

 

Contact Information
title

Samir Abdullahi, Director, Economic Development, 404-612-8120

 

Contract Attached
title

No


 

 

Previous Contracts
title

Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$1, 028,125.00

Previous Adjustments:

4,147,250.00

This Request:

$335,819.61

TOTAL:

$5,511,194.60



Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

461-120-DA47-1160: Grant, Economic Development, Professional Services

Funding Line 2:

461-120-WD46-1160: Grant, Economic Development, Professional Services

Funding Line 3:

461-120-WQ45-1160: Grant, Economic Development, Professional Services

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: Upon BOC Approval

End Date: 6/30/2025

Cost Adjustment: $335,819.61

Renewal/Extension Terms


Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 85

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

Report Period Start:

Report Period End:

10/1/2024

12/31/2024