Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned modification of an existing contract, EL0012012, with the Paul Peterson Company for traffic control services. The Division of Power maintains the freeway lighting within the City of Columbus and requires traffic control services to provide single lane closures on the median lanes in both directions on the freeway system to allow for City employees to replace lighting equipment.
Amount of additional funds to be expended: The amount of additional funds needed for Modification #2 is $50,000.00. The total cost of the original contract and modifications #2 is $197,700.00.
Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen: This is a planned modification to provide funding for services needed through May 31, 2014.
Reasons other procurement processes are not used: The existing contract is based upon the lowest responsive and responsible bid received and opened on May 18, 2011, SA003936. This contract will extend the for services from May 31, 2013 through May 31, 2014 and increase funding by $50,000.00 in order that services may continue as needed for the daily operation of the division.
How cost of modification was determined: The cost is based upon the estimated needs at the rates in the existing contract.
Contract Compliance Number: 310868875, Expiration: 6/13/14
The Paul Peterson Company does not have MBE/FBE status.
Emergency action is requested in order that services may continue without interruption for services and that reimbursement for said service may be made in a timely manner.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient budget authority in Object Level One 03 within the Electricity Operating Fund for this expenditure. $36,885 was expended in 2011 and $18,800 was expended in 2012 for this service.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned modification of an existing contract with the Paul Peterson C...
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