Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to renew a professional services contract with DeBra Kuempel Inc. for the facilities mechanical maintenance and repair services contract for year four of a possible four-year contract term. It also authorizes a contract modification for this contract so funds can be added to pay for the fourth year of services.
In 2019, the Department of Public Service solicited Requests for Proposals (Solicitation RFQ012476) for the facilities mechanical maintenance and repair services contract for the Department of Public Service divisions of Refuse Collection, Parking Services, Infrastructure Management, Design and Construction, and Traffic Management. The contract was to be used for maintenance and repair of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC needs of the divisions. Ordinance 1828-2019 authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with DeBra Kuempel Inc., the bidder that submitted the proposal scored the highest by the evaluation committee. The initial term of this contract was for one year with the option of three one-year renewals.
In 2020, Ordinance 1728-2020 authorized the renewal of the contract to continue this service for year two of the contract and added funds to pay for additional services in the amount of up to $284,000.00. Ordinance 2830-2020 authorized the modification of the contract for additional payment of $150,000.00 to continue this service in year two due to unexpected repairs.
In 2021, Ordinance 1671-2021 authorized the renewal of the contract to continue this service for year three of the contract and added funds to pay for additional services in the amount of up to $323,000.00.
This ordinance authorizes the renewal of the contract in the amount of up to $341,000.00 to continue this service in year four of the contract.
The original contract amount: $215,000.00 (PO182...
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