DEPARTMENT
Arts and Culture
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Arts and Culture, 21RFP091521B-EC, Artist Selection Innovation Lab in an amount not to exceed $13,000.00 with With a Why, LLC (dba) Opportunity Arts (Atlanta, GA) to examine and recommend novel approaches to how Fulton County commissions artists for public art projects. Effective for a period of 12 months upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed. This item is 100% grant funded. (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 the Purchasing Code Sections 102-374 or 102-375, all competitive sealed proposals shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
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: Contractor will work with County staff, the Fulton County Arts Council, and artists to collaborate and co-create to review and redesign the selection process. The outcome will seek to empower the artist throughout the process, ensuring that they are supported and provided the greatest opportunity to showcase their abilities while at the same time ensuring compliance with County procurement policies and remains feasible from an administrative perspective.
The following are the County Objectives for this project:
- A comprehensive review of the current practice of artist selection from posting the call through to finalizing the contract.
- Complete a desktop ...
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