DEPARTMENT
Senior Services
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to increase spending authority - Department of Senior Services, 21RFP000016A-CJC - Alternative Senior Transportation Services, in the amount not to exceed $43,987.00 with Common Courtesy (Atlanta, GA), to provide transportation services/ride sharing through Uber/Lyft for eligible seniors aged 60 and above. Effective upon Board approval. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-240, contract modification within the scope of the contract and necessary for contract completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms of 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 (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
The Department of Senior Services recommends approval for the spending authority increase of $43,987.00 with Common Courtesy. The Department received a grant award of $43,987.00 from Atlanta Regional Commission to provide Alternative Senior Transportation Services, which provides transportation services/ride sharing through Uber/Lyft for eligible seniors aged 60 and above. The Department manages non-emergency medical transportation through its MOST Model (Mobility Options for Seniors Transport). The Alternative Senior Transportation program is designed for seniors aged 60 and above who are more ambulatory and do not require assistan...
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