DEPARTMENT
County Manager
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Office of the County Manager, GSA Contract 47QRAA24D001W, in an amount not to exceed $1,404,000.00 with The Whalls Group LLC, (Aliso Viejo, CA) to provide recruitment services for Detention Officers for the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-462, requests for approval to utilize cooperative purchasing or GSA purchase contracts of more than $100,000 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: This request to renew will continue the recruiting services provided by Whalls Group targeting Detention Officers for the Fulton County Sheriff's Office to staff Jail facilities.
Scope of Work: Assist County Human Resources and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office with hiring of Detention Officers through recruitment, background investigations, physical ability testing, polygraphs, psychological/medical evaluations, and assistance with implementation.
Community Impact: Targeted hiring of Detention Officers will support compliance with the Fulton County Jail Consent Decree.
Department Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Project Implications: Expedited hiring of Detention Officers.
Community Issues/Concerns: None that the Department is aware of.
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