Explanation
Need: The Civil Service Commission needs to modify the contract and increase the maximum authorized expenditure in the contract with the Ohio State University for pre-employment physicals and cardiovascular stress testing of applicants in preparation for a Police Academy class in 2010.
Bid Information: In 2007, the City of Columbus Civil Service Commission published a Request for Proposals (SA002707) for medicals services related to the employment of police and fire applicants and accepted proposals through December 13, 2007. Four proposals were submitted, an evaluation committee reviewed these proposals, and the Commission selected the Ohio State University (Ordinance 0536-2008).
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested in order to allow sufficient time for the Division of Police to process police officer applicants, provide notice to applicants, and schedule medical appointments.
Contract Compliance Number: 31-6025986, governmental agency, no expiration date.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this service is available 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 Ohio State University for the administration of pre-employment physicals and cardiovascular stress testing of public safety applicants, to authorize the expenditure of $41,400.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($41,400.00).
Body
WHEREAS, in 2007, the City of Columbus Civil Service Commission accepted proposals from qualified companies for medical services related to the employment of police and fire applicants; and
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission awarded the new contract to the Ohio State University; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Civil Service Commission, in that it is immediately necessary to begin scheduling police officer ap...
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