Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Progressive Marketing & Management Agency for special event planning and consulting services including coordination, marketing and execution of the 2013 Mayor’s Small Business Conference (MSBC). The Department of Public Utilities provides quality water, wastewater, and electricity services to over 1 million people in Central Ohio and is the City’s largest contracting agency, fulfilling over $150,000,000 in contracts in 2012. It is in this capacity that DPU serves as the lead agency for the Mayor’s Small Business Conference. Planning partners include the City’s Equal Business Opportunity Commission Office (EBOCO) and seven additional City departments which help guide MSBC programming. The 2013 conference will take place in October and span one and one-half days.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329 Columbus City Codes, 1959. Eighteen (18) vendors were solicited, four (4) of which held M1A status, three (3) of which held F1 status. The Director of Public Utilities received a proposal from one (1) vendor on December 20, 2012. After review of the information presented and having evaluated the proposal the Director of Public Utilities recommended the award of the contract to be made to Progressive Marketing & Management Agency.
The maximum obligation of the City for services described in this agreement for the period of one (1) year from the date of execution is limited to $65,000.00. The contract is for one (1) year with the option to renew for two (2) additional years, on a year-to-year and available funding basis and approval by Columbus City Council.
SUPPLIER: Progressive Marketing & Management Agency (31-1643608), expires August 7, 2014. This vendor holds MBE (AFA) certification...
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