DEPARTMENT
Registration & Elections
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to increase spending authority - Registration & Elections, SWC# 99999-001-SPD0000136, Temporary Staffing Services - Clerical & Light in the amount of $180,000.00 with Abacus Corporation (Morrow, GA) to cover the cost of additional work hours and staffing to conduct the Senate District 21 election, which was not included in the original 2025 election calendar, additional spending authority is requested in case expenses exceed the original allocation. 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)
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Department request approval to increase spending authority due to additional work hours and staffing to conduct the Senate District 21 election, which was not included in the original 2025 election calendar, additional spending authority is requested in case expenses exceed the original allocation.
Scope of Work: The statewide contract will provide supplemental staffing services to prepare and conduct the above-mentioned scheduled elections. To successfully conduct a county-wide election, the Registration and Elections Department needs to hire approximately 344 to 351 workers. The County is not equipped to manage that work...
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