DEPARTMENT
County Manager
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a contract on behalf of the Office of the County Manager and Fulton County Sheriff's Office for Strategic Communication Services with Burson & Cohn Wolfe in an amount not to exceed $385,000.00 to provide communications and engagement services to ensure that key stakeholders have access to timely and factual information about the Fulton County Jail in light of matters of high interest from constituents, media and policy makers. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2023. (HELD)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with State of Georgia O.C.G.A. ?36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
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.)
The Fulton County Jail has become a subject of significant local and national interest, requiring a high volume of timely and accurate information for stakeholders.
Scope of Work: To perform all work required by the County to develop and implement strategic communications, ensuring that the community has timely and factual information about the Fulton County Jail.
Community Impact:
Department Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Project Implications:
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CONTRACT MODIFICATION CONTRACT & COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: New Procurement
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