DEPARTMENT
Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) in an amount not to exceed $15,237.00 with Farber Specialty Vehicles (Columbus, GA) to cover additional costs associated with the customized mobile vehicle unit for community outreach efforts throughout Fulton County These are grant funds (Mobile Unit for AHL1 Grant) and the additional costs have been approved by the Grantor. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for contract completion of the contract in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract 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 ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) recommends approval of an increase in spending authority to cover costs above the current approved Purchase Order (PO) amount for the customized mobile vehicle unit for community outreach efforts throughout Fulton County, notably in underserved, minority communities.
Scope of Work: Department of BHDD staff conducted a site visit to view the building of the mobile unit. BHDD staff determined that there was a need to make some equipment adjustments to the mobile unit.
Community Impact: Fulton County through the Department of BHDD desires to cover the increased costs for the mobile unit purchase.
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