Explanation
Need: This ordinance is to authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to modify and increase the maximum authorized expenditure in the contract with the Association for Psychotherapy for psychological screening of public safety recruits for upcoming classes at the Police Academy and the Fire Academy.
Bid Information: In 2011, the City of Columbus Civil Service Commission published a Request for Proposals (RFP) for these services and accepted proposals through May 19, 2011. Four proposals were submitted, and an evaluation committee reviewed these proposals and the Executive Director awarded the contract to the Association for Psychotherapy, Inc. (Ord. 1059-2011).
Contract Compliance Number: 311441549, expires 7/18/2013.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this service was budgeted in the Civil Service Commission's general fund budget.
Title
To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to modify and increase the contract with the Association for Psychotherapy, Inc. for the psychological screening of public safety recruits, to authorize the expenditure of $79,750.00 from the General Fund ($79,750.00).
Body
WHEREAS, in 2011, the City of Columbus Civil Service Commission accepted proposals from qualified companies for psychological services; and
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission awarded the contract to the Association for Psychotherapy; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
SECTION 1. That the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission be and is hereby authorized to modify and increase the contract with Association for Psychotherapy, Inc. for the purpose of administering psychological screenings to public safety recruits for the Department of Public Safety's entry-level sworn positions.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $79,750.00.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same is hereby authorized as follows:
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SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.