DEPARTMENT
External Affairs
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of External Affairs 23RFP081423A-KM, External Grant Writing & Support Services in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with Think and Ink Grant Consulting, (Atlanta, GA) to provide External Grant Writing Services. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
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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 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
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND This contract provides external grant writing and support services to pursue federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities to augment internal funding for County programs and 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: Request approval of contract.
Project Implications: External grant writers secured approximately more than $27 million for the County since 2016.
Community Issues/Concerns: Contract addresses County supports to community social service needs.
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