DEPARTMENT
Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance (DCRC), 20RFP127237B-YJ, Sign Language Interpreter Services in the amount of $60,000.00, with Latin American Translators Network (LATN) Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide qualified sign language interpreter and effective communication services. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (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 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 (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The DCRC requests approval of renewal of a contract to provide qualified sign language interpreting services and effective communications for Fulton County sponsored events. The vendor will provide all personnel to perform sign language interpreter services and must maintain certification as an organization with the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). Fulton County is required under Title I and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, to ensure that all...
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