Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify a service contract with The Inservice Training Network Inc to extend the agreement term end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 as well as increase funding in an amount up $11,000.00. This is part of a planned modification as the period of performance for the Lead-24 grant is March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2029.
Original Agreement $ 11,000.00 PO499804
Modification No. 1 $ 0.00 PO499804 ORD 3022-2025
Modification No. 2 $ 11,000.00
Total $ 22,000.00
In accordance with C.C. 329.09(a):
1. The amount of additional funds are required by this ordinance as it was foreseen that additional funding will be needed and or time extensions to align with the period of performance of the grant
2. The additional funding of services were anticipated per RFQ029463 and this allotted for renewals/modifications.
3. It is in the City’s best interest to continue with The Inservice Training Network Inc current contract to provide lead license and certification training services to individuals and or companies referred to them by the City of Columbus Department of Development Housing staff as part of the Lead Safe Columbus programs.
4. Pricing was determined in the original contract by a competitive bid and will remain for this contract.
The City of Columbus received grant funding for the Lead-Safe Columbus Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program which was authorized by Ordinance 3263-2024. The period of performance for the grant is from March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2029. The purpose of the grant is to provide property owners with grants for lead safe, healthier, affordable housing for families with low and moderate income under HUD guidelines. The program provides lead abatement and healthy homes activities in accordance with HUD guidelines, including but not limited to, lead paint level testing, risk assessments, lead hazard control and healthy homes interventions and clearance tests, as well as outreach, education, and training.
The contract with The Inservice Training Network Inc provides lead license and certification training services to individuals and or companies referred to them by the City of Columbus Department of Development Housing staff. This is a planned modification as allowed per the original RFQ029463.
Contract Compliance: the vendor number is 005113 and expires 10/21/2026
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the 2024 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (G442500)
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with The Inservice Training Network Inc. to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2027; as well as increase funding in an amount up to $11,000.00 for required lead licensing and certification training; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $11,000.00 from within the 2024 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. ($11,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Lead-Safe Home Renovations Program was established to assist low and moderate income homeowners with lead abatement services that would impact a household remaining safely in their home and to assist shelters, transitional housing, and dormitory style facilities which may be considered commercial living spaces; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Development has advertised for the Lead-Safe Columbus Program the need for lead license and certification services and it was awarded to The Inservice Training Network Inc.; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to extend the term date of the contract from December 31, 2026 to December 1, 2027 as this is a planned modification as allowed based on the initial award RFQ029463; and
WHEREAS, the expenditure in an amount up to $11,000.00 is necessary to continue services; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development to authorize the Director to modify a contract with The Inservice Training Network as there is a need to increase funding for lead license and certification services and extend the term date of the contract; and NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Development is hereby authorized to modify a contract with The Inservice Training Network Inc. to extend the agreement term from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027; as well as increase funding in an amount up to $11,000 for lead license and certification services.
SECTION 2. That this modification is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes.
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That for the purpose as stated in Section 1, the expenditure in an amount up to $11,000.00 or so much there of as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 2220 (General Government Grant Fund), Project G442500, Dept-Div 4410 (Housing Opportunity), within object class 03 (Services).
SECTION 5. Funds are hereby deemed appropriated and expenditures and transfers authorized to carry out the purposes of the ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.