DEPARTMENT
Senior Services
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew existing contract - Department of Senior Services RFP# 17RFP109210A-FB-Comprehensive Nutrition Care in the amount of $2,536,259.00 with Open Hand Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) to provide congregate and home delivered meals, meal delivery, nutrition education and nutrition counseling for Fulton County residents aged 60 and above. This action exercises the fourth of four renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (APPROVED)
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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 or 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)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
The Department of Senior Services recommends approval of the contract renewal with Open Hand Atlanta. Open Hand Atlanta has been providing quality service to Fulton County eligible seniors for over 20 years. In addition, the contractor has been flexible and supportive to changes experienced during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This includes Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals and Groceries.
Scope of Work: The Department of Senior Services is the County based agency designated to provide Older Americans Act services within Fulton County. The department is responsible for the planning and coordination of home and community based services that enable senior residents to age in place. The contract will cover the...
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