Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to renew a professional services contract with DeBra Kuempel Inc. for the facilities mechanical repair contract for the first of four planned one-year renewal terms. It also authorizes a contract modification for this contract so funds can be added to pay for the second year of services.
In 2023, the Department of Public Service solicited Requests for Proposals (Solicitation RFQ025200) for the facilities mechanical repair contract for the Department of Public Service divisions of Refuse Collection, Parking Services, Infrastructure Management, Design and Construction, and Traffic Management. The contract is used for maintenance and repair of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC needs of the department. Ordinance 2350-2023 authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with DeBra Kuempel Inc., the bidder that submitted the proposal scored the highest by the evaluation committee. The initial term of this contract was for one year with the option of four (4) additional one-year renewals.
This ordinance authorizes the renewal of the contract in the amount of up to $363,000.00 to continue this service in year two of the contract.
The original contract amount: $368,000.00 (PO407570, ORD. 2350-2023)
The total of Modification No. 1 $363,000.00 (This Ord., ORD. 1522-2024)
The contract amount including all modifications: $731,000.00
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against DeBra Kuempel Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for DeBra...
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