DEPARTMENT
External Affairs
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a contract renewal - Department of External Affairs, RFP# 20RFP1212B-EC, External Grant Writing Services in the amount of $100,000.00 with Strategic Funding Group, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide External Grant Writing Services. Effective January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 with 1 one-year renewal option remaining. (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 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, 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)
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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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: Consultant will coordinate grants and related research; review existing program materials relevant to programmatic goals; meet and interface with internal staff on grant requirements; and conduct external research as necessary consultant will draft, develop and package federal, state and large foundation grant proposals and supporting documents, where applicable.
Community Impact: Grant funding augments and leverages General Fund for greater community impact for County programs and services.
Department Recommendation: Approve contract renewal #1.
Project Implications: External grant writers secured approximately $7 million for Fulton County in 2021.
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