Explanation
The Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with GBQ Consulting LLC for Professional Consulting Services for the City of Columbus in the matter of Inland Products v. The City of Columbus, et al. This project includes analysis of financial documents, assessment of Inland Products claim for damages, and assist with the preparation of cross examination at trial or depositions. This contract was the result of a contract established on April 14, 2010 (ED041195). The original contract was for a maximum obligation of $20,000.00 unless additional funds were appropriated and authorized. The Department requests authorization to enter into a modification for additional funds due to a need to continue with assistance of this litigation, for a grand total of $40,000.00.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
Contract Compliance: 20-2122189, expires December 08, 2010
GBQ Consulting LLC does hold FBE status.
1. Amount of additional funds: The amount of additional funds needed for this contract is $20,000.00. The original contract was established for $20,000.00. The total cost of the original contract and all modifications is $40,000.00. The modification represents funding added during the contract period for costs related to the services provided. The need for increased funding is to cover contract billings during fiscal year 2010.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was not foreseen because the original scope of work would be complete prior to exhausting the original certified funds. This legislation is to encumber the funds budgeted for fiscal year 2010 for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
3. Reason other procurement processes not used: The same exact service is required as originally contracted for. No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated at this time.
4. How cost was determined: The cost, terms and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: $20,000.00 is budgeted and needed for this purchase.
The following amounts were encumbered in 2008, 2009 and 2010 for similar services:
2008: $20,000.00
2009: $0.00
2010: $20,000.00
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a modification of a professional consulting services contract for the City of Columbus in the matter of Inland Products v. The City of Columbus et al, with GBQ Consulting LLC, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Sewer Systems Operating Fund. ($20,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has a contract with GBQ Consulting LLC for professional consulting services for the City of Columbus in the matter of Inland Products v. The City of Columbus et al; and
WHEREAS, the vendor has agreed to increase ED041195 at current prices, terms, and conditions, and it is in the best interest of the City to exercise this option; and
WHEREAS, these services are used by the Department of Public Utilities, for the preservation of public health, peace, property and safety; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Public Utilities Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to modify and increase ED041195 with GBQ Consulting LLC. Total amount of modification No. 1 is ADD $20,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $40,000.00.
Section 2. That this modification is in accordance with Section 329.16 of the Columbus City Codes.
Section 3. That the expenditure of $20,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from Object Level One 03, Object Level Three 3336, Fund Names and Numbers, Departments, OCA Codes and amounts listed below, to pay the cost thereof.
Dept/Div Fund Name Fund Number OCA Amount
60-05 Sewer Systems Operating 650 605089 $20,000.00
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.