Explanation
Ordinance 0449-2012 authorized the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC in the amount of $158,000.00 for the provision of interpretation and written translation services for the period of April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013. This ordinance is needed to increase contract EL012638 in the amount of $59,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $217,000.00 with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC.
This modification is needed to meet demand for translation/interpretation services which has been higher than anticipated. This legislation, as well as ordinance 0449-2012 are in response to bid SA002788 which was posted February 6, 2008. This is the fifth year of a five year renewal contract. Access 2 Interpreters, LLC Federal ID number is 760803722. The contract compliance expires November 30, 2013.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid a delay in providing client services.
FISCAL IMPACT: The funds needed to modify and increase this contract are budgeted in the Health Department Special Revenue Fund, Fund 250.
Title
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify and increase a contract for translation/interpretation services with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC., to authorize the expenditure of $59,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($59,000.00)
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WHEREAS, $59,000.00 in additional funds are needed to provide translation/interpretation services for Columbus Public Health clients; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify and increase contract EL012638 with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC for translation/interpretation services; and,
WHEREAS, this ordinance is being submitted as an emergency measure so that timely procurement of needed services will allow the services to proceed without delay; and,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Health Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into this contract for t...
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