Explanation
Background:
The legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods, on behalf of the City, to enter into a contract with MKSK. MKSK will work in coordination with the City Department of Neighborhoods to engage the Eastland community, City Departments, and other community partners to develop a comprehensive community plan. It also authorizes the expenditure of up to $849,600.00 from the General Fund.
The Department of Neighborhoods advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Eastland Community Plan, RFQ024173, on the Vendor Services and Bonfire websites that closed on April 13, 2023. The City received thirteen (13) responses. All proposals were fully evaluated when the Evaluation Committee met on April 21, 2023. The responding firms were:
Company Name City/State
MKSK Columbus, OH
Yard & Company Cincinnati, OH
RAMA Consulting Columbus, OH
Rebuilding Columbus Unknown
KTGY Tysons, VA
Cityfi, LLC Washington, D.C.
Capital City Jaguars Youth Sports Association Reynoldsburg, OH
Future iQ, Inc. Minneapolis, MN
XYZ Professional Services, Ltd. Columbus, OH
Lesar Support Services San Diego, CA
APD Urban Planning & Management, LLC Atlanta, GA
Polis Institute Orlando, FL
WGI, Inc. Arlington, VA
MKSK received the highest score by the evaluation committee based upon the criteria and will be awarded the Eastland Community Plan contract.
Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact associated with the execution of the contract is up to $849,600.00 to come from the General Fund.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow the immediate execution of this contract in order to begin the neighborhood planning process.
Title
To authorize the Director of Neighborhoods to enter into a contract with MKSK to develop a comprehensive community plan for the Eastland community; to authorize the expenditure up to $849,600.00 in the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($849,600.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Neighbo...
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