DEPARTMENT
Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - The Department of Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance (DCRC), 24ITB144376B-RT Foreign Language Oral Interpretation and Written Translation Services in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with Ad Astra, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide qualified foreign language interpreter translation services. This action exercises the first of two renewals. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to 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
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
Scope of Work: The Department of Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance request approval to renew the contract to provide qualified foreign language oral interpretation and written translation services for Fulton County sponsored benefits and services. The vendor will provide all personnel to perform qualified oral language interpreter and written translation services through telephone, personal computer/laptop devices and/or through video remote interpreting as requested by County Department staff 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and 365 days per year. Fulton County is required under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, as amended, to ensure that all services, programs and benefits are accessible to persons with limited English proficiency.
Community Impact: The present request ensures that federally mandated Title VI com...
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