DEPARTMENT
Senior Services
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval to process outstanding Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Inc. (MOWA) invoices for minor repair services provided to nine constituent homes in a total amount not to exceed $19,131.26. This is a one-time request. Effective on BOC approval. (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 O.C.G.A. Section 36-10-1, all contracts with Fulton County must be in writing on entered on the meeting minutes of the Board of Commissioners.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND Due to performance issue with the contractor, the Department of Senior Services (Department) did not renew the home repair contract with Greenheart Construction on December 31, 2021. This decision was made after issuing a corrective action plan and monitoring performance. In the interim and in an effort to address constituent complaints regarding pending home repair issues caused by the contractor, the Department used Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Inc. (MOWA), a prior County vendor, to facilitate minor repairs. However, this was a Department error because the contract MOWA had with the County had expired. This request will allow repair expenses, in the amount of $19,131.26, to be paid, notwithstanding expiration of the MOWA contract. The request is being made because MOWA is a former contractor with the County and the services provided benefitted Fulton County seniors. The Department has since obtained BOC approval, on May 18, 2022, Agenda item 22-0366, for two (2) new home repair contractors, Energy Construction and Allusions Design and Construction.
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