Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with the Franklin County Historical Society, doing business as the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), in an amount of up to $180,000.00. The purpose of this agreement is to strengthen public engagement, improve resident access to mobility information, and explore technology-driven approaches to support safe and efficient transportation services.
The intent of this partnership is to leverage COSI's role as a trusted community institution to enhance the City's transportation network through strategic public outreach and innovative planning. Consulting services will include collaborative STEAM consulting sessions to address mobility challenges, public engagement via the COSI Science Festival, and the installation of a digital museum display to provide residents with critical real-time mobility and infrastructure information.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Franklin County Historical Society, doing business as the Center of Science and Industry (COSI).
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Franklin County Historical Society, doing business as the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), is CC006091, and is expired. The renewal of the certification is in process.
3. BID WAIVER
A bid waiver is requested in accordance with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code to enter into a contract without formal competitive bidding. COSI is uniquely suited for this project because it is a trusted local institution with the specific network, facility space, and public outreach capabilities needed to handle this work. Furthermore, immediate authorization is necessary to line up with the planning schedule for the upcoming COSI Science Festival and to get the new transit and parking informational displays installed in the museum on ti...
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