REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Community Development, 20RFP110420A-FB, Environmental Review Assessments for 2020 Community Development with the completion of project environmental reviews for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) with BluLynx Solutions, LLC, (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $19,800.00, to assist the Department of Community Development with the completion of project environmental reviews for the ESG, CDBG, and HOME entitlement grant programs and the GA 502 Fulton County Continuum of Care (CoC) grant programs. Effective upon contract execution through September 10, 2022, subject to renewals during the grant term. This procurement is 100% grant-funded. (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 Sections 102-374 or 102-375, all competitive sealed proposals 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
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
On November 17, 2020, the Fulton County Purchasing Department released a Request for Proposal for project environmental work for the CDBG, CoC, ESG, and HOME programs. Three proposals were received and reviewed by a review committee. BluLynx Solutions received the highest score based on the established evaluation criteria.
BluLynx Solutions has the required experience and has worked with municipalities in Cobb County, GA; Gwinnett County, GA; Roswell, GA; Anniston, AL; and Dalton, GA.
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