Department
Select Fulton
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Select Fulton - Workforce Development Division, 22RFP0119B-PS, One Stop Operator in the amount of $125,000.00 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions (Louisville, KY) to provide the coordination and facilitation of a “One- Stop Operator” service. This action exercises the first of three renewal options. Two renewal options remain. Effective dates: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This contract is 100% grant funded. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action
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
Infrastructure and Economic Development
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: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a landmark legislation that is designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system and help Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, transition into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers. The scope of work is for the coordination and facilitation of a “One-Stop Operator” service in order to provide job-seekers with access to each of the workforce services and programs and information about each of the workforce services and programs that they may qualify for at one location, known as a One-Stop Center, and with the common identifier “American Job Center.” The goals and format of the One-Stop-Operator are set out in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), at Section 121, subsection (e), according to PUBLIC LAW 113-128-JULY 22, 2014 (WIOA) Sec. 121(d)(2)(A), Federal Regulation 29 U.S.C. §§ 3151 (d) One stop operators The One Stop Operator shall: 1. Coordinate the provision of WIOA and Wagner-Peyser funded services by other agencies for the universal population at a One-Stop Center consistent with the One-Stop Operator’s Business Plan. 2. Conduct a self-assessment along with the Local Workforce Development Board to ensure compliance with the recertification criteria. 3. Incorporate all partners into the comprehensive one-stop; include partners who are electronically present in the comprehensive one-stop 4. Handle complaints and/or concerns from customers 5. Oversee staff teams 6. Develop and deliver technical assistance 7. Measure outcomes and evaluate system effectiveness 8. Collect data and use data validation methodology 9. Report data timely 10.Ensure all partner agencies are collaborating and cooperating in the implementation of the partner programs 11.Train the one-stop operator staff 12.Cross-train the partner-program staff 13.Conduct organizational capacity building to guide their internal development and activities 14.Bring together the partner programs to ensure adequate outreach of the one-stop center 15.Demonstrate a thorough understanding of target populations for partner programs 16.Take ownership/leadership in ensuring all partners are contributing to the center, both financially as well as through resources and staff time 17.Comply with all federal/state/local regulations 18.Provide oversight to ensure that all partner agencies are also in compliance with all federal/state/local regulations.
Community Impact: The impact of the One Stop Operator on the community is the reduction of the time and effort of the customer to contact WIOA Partner Services provided by the Fulton County Workforce Preparation and Employment System (FCWPES), Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL), Gwinnett Technical College (GTC), Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA), Atlanta Technical College (ATC), Fulton County Housing Authority (FCHA), and the Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority (FAACA) under the brand, “WorkSource Fulton, A proud partner of the American Job Center® network.”
Department Recommendation: Recommend Approval
Project Implications: Failure to provide for the coordination and facilitation of a “One-Stop Operator” service may result in loss of WIOA grant funds. See, 20 C.F.R. § 678.635 (a).
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
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Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
22-0291 |
04/20/2022 |
$125,000.00 |
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Renewal No. 1 |
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$125,000.00 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$250,000.00 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $125,000.00
Prime Vendor: Arbor E & T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Louisville, KY
County: Jefferson County
Prime Value: $118,750.00 or 95.00%
Subcontractor: NOIYSE Consulting dba NOIYSE
Subcontractor Status: African American Female Business Enterprise
Location: College, GA
County: Fulton County
Subcontractor Value: $3,250.00 or 2.60%
Subcontractor: Soft Skills Zone, LLC
Subcontractor Status: African American Female Business
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
County: Gwinnett County
Subcontractor Value: $3,000.00 or 2.40%
Total Contract Value: $125,000.00 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: $6,250.00 or 5.00%
Exhibits Attached
Contractor Evaluation Form
Contractor Performance Report
Contact Information
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Samir Abdullahi, Director, Select Fulton 404-612-8120
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$125,000.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$125,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$250,000.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
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Match Required: |
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Match Account $: |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-120-WA46-1160: Grants, Economic Development, Professional Services $62,500
Funding Line 2:
461-120-WD46-1160: Grants, Economic Development, Professional Services $25,000
Funding Line 3:
461-120-YO22-1160: Grants, Economic Development, Professional Services $24,000
Funding Line 4:
461-120-YI22-1160: Grants, Economic Development, Professional Services $13,000
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 7/1/2023 |
End Date: 6/30/2024 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
Renewal/Extension Terms: Two Renewal Options remain |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 97
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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7/1/2022 |
3/21/2023 |