File #: 21-0700    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Justice and Safety Status: Passed
File created: 7/14/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/15/2021 Final action: 9/15/2021
Title: Request approval to renew a contract - Superior Court Administration, 20RFP100920A-CJC, Legal Services for Fulton Courts Justice Resource Center in the amount of $205,380.00 with Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide legal assistance and services to citizens. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit #1 CONTRACT RENEWAL AGREEMENT FORM - Atlanta Legal Aid, Inc., 2. Exhibit #2 CONTRACT RENEWAL EVALUATION FORM - Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc 2020 - 8.19.2021, 3. Exhibit #3 CONTRACTOR PROFORMANCE REPORT, 4. 2021-0700

 

Department

Superior Court Administration

 

Requested Action

title

 

Request approval to renew a contract - Superior Court Administration, 20RFP100920A-CJC, Legal Services for Fulton Courts Justice Resource Center in the amount of $205,380.00 with Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide legal assistance and services to citizens. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.  (APPROVED)

 

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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 or 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.

 

Strategic Priority Area related to this item

Justice and Safety

 

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

 

Scope of Work: The Family Law Resource Section of the JRC is designed to primarily to assist low to moderate income individuals who ordinarily could not afford an attorney. The development and delivery of a senior services legal consultation program of the Fulton County Courts Justice Resource Center (JRC).  The Senior Services component will function  in  a  similar  way  to  the  Family  Law  component  in  which  assistance  and  information would be provided to seniors (age 60 and over) who wish to educate themselves on legal issues underlying the elder population, such as Wills and Probate (Estate Planning and Guardianship), Landlord and Tenant issues (evictions), Federal and State benefits (Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security), Fraud and Elder Abuse, and Grandparents Rights.  As with the family law consultation sessions, the senior services consultation component would not involve representation.

 

Community Impact: Provides critical legal assistance to low - moderate income individuals.  

 

Department Recommendation: Recommend Approval.

 

Project Implications: The Superior Court does not foresee any project implications with these services.

 

Community Issues/Concerns: The Superior Court does not anticipate any community issues or concerns with these services.

 

Department Issues/Concerns: The Superior Court does not have any departmental issues or concerns.

 

Contract Modification

 

Current Contract History

BOC Item

Date

Dollar Amount

Original Award Amount

21-0101

02/03/2021

$205,380.00

1st Renewal

 

 

$205,380.00

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$410,760.00

Contract & Compliance Information

 

Contract Value:                                            $205,380.00

Prime Vendor:                     Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Prime Status:                     Non-Minority

Location:                                                               Atlanta, GA

County:                                                               Fulton County

Prime Value:                                          $205,380.00 or 100.00%

 

Total Contract Value:                      $205,380.00 or 100.00%

Total M/FBE Value:                      -0-

 

Exhibits Attached 

Exhibit 1:  Contract Renewal Form

Exhibit 2:  Contractor Evaluation Form

Exhibit 3:  Contractor Performance Report 

 

Contact Information
title

David Summerlin, Court Administrator, Superior Court, 404.612.4520

 

Contract Attached
title

No


Previous Contracts

title

Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$205,380.00

Previous Adjustments:

None

This Request:

$205,380.00

TOTAL:

$410,760.00


Grant Information Summary

Amount Requested:

N/A

Cash

Match Required:

N/A

In-Kind

Start Date:

N/A

Approval to Award

End Date:

N/A

Apply & Accept

Match Account $:

N/A

 

 


Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

100-450-4504-1160: General, Superior Court-Admin, Professional Service- $130,000.00

Funding Line 2:

433-470-4701-1160:  Law Library Funds, Superior Court Clerk, Professional-$75,380.00

 

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: 2/3/2021

End Date: 12/31/2021

Cost Adjustment: None

Renewal/Extension Terms: Option 1 (2022) of 2 (2023)


Overall Contractor Performance Rating:

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

Report Period Start:

Report Period End:

1/1/2020

12/31/2020