Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to modify an existing professional services contract with NK Industries, LLC to support the continued implementation of the B2GNow system and to expand supplier development system support and program development initiatives. The current contract term is from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
Amount of additional funds to be expended: $150,000.00
Original Contract $45,000.00 (PO461898)
Modification #1 $150,000.00 (PO477822)
Modification #2 $150,000.00 (This Ordinance)
The contract amount including all modifications: $345,000.00
Reason additional goods/services could not be foreseen:
This modification was not anticipated at the time of the original and modified contracts due to unforeseen requirements that arose during the comprehensive redevelopment of the City’s supplier development program. As the initiative progressed, significant policy revisions, expanded programmatic needs, and evolving compliance standards necessitated additional services to ensure successful implementation and alignment with the City’s strategic goals.
Reasons other procurement processes are not used:
NK Industries, LLC is uniquely qualified to accomplish this project and to provide expert consultation on the supplier development program.
How cost of modification was determined:
The costs of this contract modification are consistent with the direct labor, overhead, and market standards established within the original contract.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
NK Industries, LLC | Exp. 12/04/2025 | # CC-047524
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund and the transfer of $150,000.00 within the General Fund. These funds are budgeted and available in the General Fund.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergenc...
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