Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk (hereinafter "Municipal Court Clerk") to modify and extend the existing contract with Official Payments Corporation for one year.
The contract is for an on-line electronic credit card payment service for the Municipal Court Clerk's Office. The on-line electronic credit card payment service, defers the transaction costs to the user; thereby, decreasing the bank service fees for the Municipal Court Clerk's operating budget.
The additional time is needed for the continuity of the service while allowing time for the Municipal Court Clerk to rebid the service.
Bid Information:
In 2009 a formal bidding process was solicited through SA003323. A total of four vendors submitted proposals. Official Payments Corporation, the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder was awarded the contract for one year.
Contracts:
Original Contract Number: ED040373 - $0
1st Modification: Ordinance 1528-2010 - $0
This company is not debarred according to the excluded party listing system of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved finding for recovery certified search.
Contract Compliance Number: 52-2190781
Expiration Date: 11/24/2011
Fiscal Impact: No funds are required.
Emergency: There is an immediate need to modify and extend the existing contract with Official Payments Corporation for the continuity of the electronic credit card payment service for the Municipal Court Clerk's Office.
Title
To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the contract with Official Payments Corporation for the provision of electronic credit card payment service; and to declare an emergency. ($0)
Body
Whereas, it is necessary to modify and extend the existing contract with Official Payments Corporation for one year for the continuity of the electronic credit ca...
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