Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize a Contract Agreement between the County of Sullivan and Bold Gold Media Group to provide services for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $33,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: RFP #24-20 & Resolution 294-24
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN AND BOLD GOLD MEDIA GROUP
WHEREAS, the Center for Workforce Development (CWD) runs the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) under an MOU with the County of Sullivan Department of Social Services (DSS) through funds provided by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), and
WHEREAS, participants must be engaged in traditional paid employment activities such as career exploration, mentoring, financial literacy, or education. CWD is requesting to enter into a contract with Bold Gold Media Group, to provide the education service component for the SYEP through life skills, hard and soft skill training, and occupational skills training in multimedia as a business, to include branding concepts, broadcast marketing; digital graphics, video and audio; visualization; photography; website development; social media; radio; podcasting; industry professionalism; and more; and
WHEREAS, under RFP #R-24-20 CWD has the right to extend this agreement for an additional four (4) years, on a yearly basis, in an amount not to exceed $33,000; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Bold Gold media Group for the six-week SYEP schedule, from July 7, 2025 through August 15, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $33,000, and such contract shall be in the form approved by the County Attorney. This contract is extendable for an additional three (3) years, on a yearly basis, for dates and funding to be determined, and is contingent each year on CWD receiving all funding.
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