DEPARTMENT
Senior Services
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval to increase spending authority - Department of Senior Services, 17RFP109210A-FB, Comprehensive Nutrition Care in the amount not to exceed $254,077.30 with Open Hand Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) to provide congregate meals, nutrition education, and nutrition counseling for Fulton County residents aged 60 and above. Effective upon BOC approval. This funding is 100% grant funded. (APPROVED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABDUR-RAHMAN
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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 (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 received a grant from Atlanta Regional Commission for CARES Act funding to provide congregate meals to eligible Fulton County seniors participating and attending the Fulton County Neighborhood Senior Centers. This grant will provide seniors with congregate meals that include breakfast and lunch while participating at the Neighborhood Senior Centers and through virtual programming.
Scope of Work: Fulton County Department of Senor Service, through a contract with Open Hand Atlanta, will extend congregate meals that include breakfast and lunch to Neighborhood Senior Center participants through September 30, 2022. The funding will cover 22,428 additional meals.
Community Impact: The funding and spending authority will prevent a disruption ...
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