Legislation Details

File #: 2026-1070    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 6/22/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/14/2026 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2026-006 Constituent Financial Empowerment Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract with One (1) Option to Renew). For use by the Office of the CEO to obtain homeownership counseling, financial literacy and credit counseling, for County residents and small businesses. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Operation HOPE, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $929,460.00.
Attachments: 1. Agenda Notes (6-22-26), 2. UD Recommendation Form_RFP 2026-006, 3. Cumulative Score Report, 4. RFP Evaluation Summary
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Purchasing Type: Request for Proposals (RFP)
Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Purchasing & Contracting

AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s): All
RFP - Request for Proposals No. 2026-006 Constituent Financial Empowerment Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract with One (1) Option to Renew). For use by the Office of the CEO to obtain homeownership counseling, financial literacy and credit counseling, for County residents and small businesses. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Operation HOPE, Inc.: Amount Not To Exceed: $929,460.00.
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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 687-3581

PURPOSE:
The services obtained using this contract will help DeKalb County strengthen residents' financial stability, expand homeownership opportunities, and support small business growth through counseling, education, and technical assistance. Eleven (11) Proposals were received.

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer:

Operation HOPE, Inc., 191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 3840, Atlanta, GA 30303

Amount Not To Exceed: $929,460.00

and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the contract and all associated documents.

Evaluation Committee Scores:

Firms Scores
Operation HOPE, Inc. 88.77
Georgia Micro Enterprise Network, Inc. 80.22
Urban League of Greater Atlanta 78.23
National Property Institute, LLC 76.94
Lesley Connects/Seven21 Designs LLC 76.00
Business Operational Support Services, LLC 72.13
Business2Banker Connection, Inc. 69.50
EpocHarvest, Inc. 68.90

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. LSBE Participation: 30%
2. Contract Effective Date: Date of Execution
3. Contract Expiration Date: Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract with One (1) Option to Renew
4. Funding: General - Operating
5. Additional Proposer(s):

Develop & Empower USA, Inc.
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