DEPARTMENT
External Affairs
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew existing contracts - Department of External Affairs, 23RFP081423A-KM, External Grant Writing and Support Services in the amount of $20,000.00 with Think and Ink Grant Consulting (Atlanta, GA) to provide external grant writing and support services. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (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
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: This will provide external grant writing and support services.
Scope of Work: Consultant will provide external grant writing and support services. To pursue federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities to augment internal funding for County programs and services.
Community Impact: Grant funding augments and leverages General Fund for greater community impact for County programs and services.
Department Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Project Implications: Greater policy and funding advocacy for County programs and services.
Community Issues/Concerns: Contract addresses County supports to community social service needs.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no issues or concerns.
CONTRACT MODIFICATION
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