Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize a contract with the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. for Local Support and Business Retention Services.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $60,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
R-25-03
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE AWARD & EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH THE SULLIVAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY, INC.
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal was issued for the Local Support and Business Retention Services, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was received from the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (“Chamber”), 196 Bridgeville Road, Suite 7, Monticello, NY 12701, to provide said services from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, with an option to extend on a yearly basis, for three (3) additional years, under the same terms and conditions, and
WHEREAS, the Chamber is a non-profit organization with extensive experience in business retention, growth, advocacy, and connection services; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber has committed to provide for the County of Sullivan, business retention services, business growth services, advocacy services, connecting businesses with opportunities, and training and educational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature and the County Manager’s Office has approved said proposal and recommends that a contract be executed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager be and hereby is authorized to execute a contract with Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. at a annual cost of $60,000 and in accordance with the RFP # R-25-03, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, said contract to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.
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