Purchasing Type: Sole Source (SS)
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
AGENDA ITEM:
Title
Commission District(s): ALL
SS - Hydroponic Facility at EMBARC Youth Farm. For use by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs to install a turnkey hydroponics facility for the EMBARC Community Youth Farm. Recommend award to: Consciousness Incorporated dba Cinc City. Amount Not To Exceed: $439,244.56.
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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 687-3581
PURPOSE:
Consists of the one-time purchase of a turnkey hydroponics facility for installation at EMBARC Youth Farm / Rock Chapel Park 2 from Consciousness Incorporated (also known as Ponix/CincCity). The facility will provide a controlled environment year-round growing operation that supports the EMBARC Youth Farm program and surrounding community. Consciousness Incorporated is the only identified supplier that has demonstrated the ability to provide the complete integrated turnkey package, including system design, equipment, installation, and configuration. Approval of this purchase will benefit the County by expanding access to fresh, locally grown produce, creating hands-on agricultural and STEM learning opportunities for youth, and increasing community engagement at Rock Chapel Park. The facility will also support sustainable food production through a reliable, year-round growing operation. One response was received.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend approval of the Sole Source with:
Consciousness Inc., 107 Technology Parkway Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Amount Not to Exceed: $439,244.56.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: Date of Award
2. Contract Expiration Date: April 30, 2026
3: Funding: CIP (RPCA)
Additional Responses:
Change A Man Media
3375 Centerville Hwy
Snellville, GA 30039
(Non-responsive)