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Select Fulton
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to award a contract without competition - Select Fulton, 22EF1212022B, Community Navigator Pilot Program, in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00, with the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, to provide small business technical assistance and counseling services to no less than 300 firms located in South Fulton. Effective dates: December 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023, in order to align with the grant award contract term. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, the Purchasing Department has determined there is only one source available for the required supply, service, or construction item, the request shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Is this a purchasing item?
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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.)
Select Fulton request approval to award contract without competition to the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce (the “South Fulton Chamber”), to provide technical assistance and counseling services to firms located in South Fulton in accordance with the Small Business Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program. The South Fulton Chamber was the co-applicant identified when the County applied for and was approved for the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program grant that will fund this project. As such, the South Fulton has been designated as the sole provider of the services based on being included in the grant application for this pilot program. The South Fulton Chamber agrees from the Award Amount, that no more than $63,750.00 of the Award Amount may go towards personal services, $12,500 in supplies, and $158,750.00 in other expenses, and at least $765,000.00 of the Award Amount shall go towards the provision of providing technical assistance to not less than 300 small businesses in south Fulton County by the end of the two-year funding cycle.
Scope of Work: The South Fulton Chamber will provide technical assistance and counseling services to firms located in South Fulton in accordance with the Small Business Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program. This includes promoting SBA programs, products, and services to clients, as appropriate, including sharing contact information for clients who have indicated in writing they are interested in learning about other SBA programs and types of assistance; and using varied resources to mentor and train small business owners and managers in dealing with financial, marketing, and other operational and business opportunities and challenges. The South Fulton Chamber will assist these clients in developing feasibility studies, business plans, cash flows, financial statements, and similar business measurement and evaluation concepts and tools. The South Fulton Chamber must provide client counseling, mentoring and training assistance at no cost to its clients.
Community Impact: The goal of the program: Over 300 small businesses in South Fulton will receive one on one training and counseling.
Department Recommendation: Select Fulton recommends approval.
Project Implications: Over 300 small businesses in south Fulton will receive one on one training and counseling.
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Contract Modification: This is a new request.
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Not Applicable
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: ARPA SBA Grant Contract -Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Exhibit 2: Justification Request for Approval
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Samir Abdullahi, Deputy Director, Select Fulton, 404-612-8120
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461-120-SBA1-1160: Grants, Economic Development, Professional Services
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