DEPARTMENT
External Affairs
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of External Affairs, 21RFP0914B-EC, State Intergovernmental & Interagency Affairs Services, in an amount not to exceed $119,976.00 with Georgia Public Affairs (Atlanta, GA) to provide State Intergovernmental Affairs Services External Grant Writing Services. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective January 1, 2023 until December 31, 2023. (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: Assist the County on a broad range of issues involving state policy and engagement with state officials in the General Assembly, State agencies, and engagement with elected and appointed officials.
Community Impact: Services are provided on behalf of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to advance policy proposals - legislative, regulatory and administrative - for positive impacts for Fulton County residents.
Department Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Project Implications: Greater policy and funding advocacy for County programs and...
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