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Contract Renewal - Employee Service Awards
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Davis, Human Resources, Assistant Director, 704-283-3803
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Human Resources Department has utilized the contractual services of The Tharpe Company, Inc. d/b/a Engage2Excel to support the service award recognition program for county employees. This program recognizes employees for their continuous years of service with certificates and an opportunity to select a gift to commemorate the service milestone. The Tharpe Company, Inc. d/b/a Engage2Excel has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs for the program, and therefore it is requested to continue this service relationship for an additional one (1) year term.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The overall funds spent on this contract will exceed $50,000 over the next fiscal year with the renewal. The anticipated cost associated with the program for FY25 is $21,189.09. This amount has been requested in the upcoming FY25 budget for continuation of this program and service.