DEPARTMENT
Senior Services
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to increase spending authority - Department of Senior Services, 18RFP115491A-CJC, Alternative Senior Transportation Services in the amount of $150,000.00 with Common Courtesy (Atlanta, GA), to provide transportation services/ride sharing through Uber/Lyft for eligible seniors with no other means of transportation. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
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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)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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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.)
This recommendation is to increase the spending authority to cover expenses incurred in fiscal year 2021. The alternative senior transportation program experienced a steady increase in registrations and number of rides provided in the 4th quarter, 2021. The requested authority is to cover the increase in ridership and expenses from November 2021.
Scope of Work: Common Courtesy develops partnerships with local
Transportation Network Companies (TNC's), e.g., Uber, Lyft or any combination of providers to establish dispatch/concierge services for senior residents of Fulton County aged 60 and above. The scope entails implementa...
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