Explanation
One proposal was received by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (CRPD) on April 30, 2012 for the (Emerald Ash Borer) EAB/Forestry Mobile Work Flow Design Project, and the selection team conducted the interview and recommended Optimum Technology, Inc.
Status Amount
Optimum Technology Inc. MAJ $39,939.00
Consultant shall provide professional design, programming and installation services to create a user-friendly, workflow-based system for CRPD Forestry Section to manage the EAB operations associated with the removal of dead and declining ash trees and new tree plantings through the use of a centralized, user-friendly database system, and use of PC and mobile device software.
Principal Parties:
Optimum Technology Inc.
Josh M. Davda (Contact)
100 E. Campus View Blvd, Suite 380
Columbus, Ohio 43235
614-547-0012 (Phone)
311231081 Contract compliant through: 10/6/2012
15+ (Columbus Employees)
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract to develop efficient EAB management tools into place as soon as possible, thereby preserving the public health, safety and welfare of the public and our employees.
Financial Impact:
This legislation will authorize the use of existing Auditor's certificate #AC032951-002 authorized by Ordinance 0476-2011 for the Emerald Ash Borer Project.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Optimum Technology Inc. for computer programming and mobile workflow implementation related to the Emerald Ash Borer management program; to authorize the expenditure of $39,939.00 and a contingency of $4,000.00 for a total of $43,939.00 from the voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($43,939.00)
Body
WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 30, 2012 for the EAB/Forestry Mobile Work Flow Project, in which the selection team conducted interviews and recommended Optimum Technology Inc. and;
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract with Optimum Technologies in order to get EAB mobile work flow into place as soon as possible, thereby preserving the public health, safety and welfare of the public and our employees; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with Optimum Technology Inc. in accordance with the plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $43,939 or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized, to pay the cost thereof, as follows:
Authorize the use of existing AC#032951-002 authorized by Ordinance 0476-2011 for the emerald ash borer project.
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 legislation.
SECTION 4. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.