DEPARTMENT
Senior Services
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Senior Services, 23RFP137278A-CJC, Comprehensive Nutrition Services in an amount not to exceed $1,727,156.58 with Open Hand Atlanta, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide congregate and home delivered meals, meal delivery, nutrition education and nutrition counseling for Fulton County residents aged 60 and above. Effective dates April 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023 with four renewal options. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
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
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
Scope of Work: This contract provides congregate, and home delivered meals, meal delivery, Adult Day Center meals, nutrition education and nutrition counseling for Fulton County residents aged 60 and above. The Department of Senior of Services is the County-based agency designated to provide Older Americans Act services within Fulton County. The department is responsible for the planning and coordination of Case Management, Congregate Meals (Neighborhood Senior Center), Home Delivered Meals, In-Home Services, and Transportation.
Community Impact: This contract will provide continued meal services to over 1,200 seniors aged 60 and above.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Senior Services recommends approval.
Project Implications: Georgia has the 11th fastest growing 60 plus population and the 10th fastest growing 85 plus population in the United States between years 2010-2030 (Source: Census 2010). This service is part of the Home and Community based services program, addresses senior hunger and allows seniors t...
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