City of Columbus - File #: 1459-2010

• File #: 1459-2010
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/1/2010
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 11/22/2010
• Final action: 11/23/2010
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a modification of a professional consulting services contract for the City of Columbus in the matter of Inland Products v. The City of Columbus et al, with GBQ Consulting LLC, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Sewer Systems Operating Fund. ($20,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/23/2010	1	MAYOR	Signed
11/23/2010	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
11/22/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
11/22/2010	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/15/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
11/3/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/2/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/2/2010	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/2/2010	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/2/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/2/2010	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/1/2010	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
11/1/2010	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/29/2010	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/29/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/26/2010	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/20/2010	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/19/2010	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/13/2010	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
10/13/2010	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/13/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/12/2010	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/1/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

The Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with GBQ Consulting LLC for Professional Consulting Services for the City of Columbus in the matter of Inland Products v. The City of Columbus, et al. This project includes analysis of financial documents, assessment of Inland Products claim for damages, and assist with the preparation of cross examination at trial or depositions. This contract was the result of a contract established on April 14, 2010 (ED041195). The original contract was for a maximum obligation of $20,000.00 unless additional funds were appropriated and authorized. The Department requests authorization to enter into a modification for additional funds due to a need to continue with assistance of this litigation, for a grand total of $40,000.00.

The 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 Findings for Recovery Certified Search.

Contract Compliance: 20-2122189, expires December 08, 2010
GBQ Consulting LLC does hold FBE status.

1. Amount of additional funds: The amount of additional funds needed for this contract is $20,000.00. The original contract was established for $20,000.00. The total cost of the original contract and all modifications is $40,000.00. The modification represents funding added during the contract period for costs related to the services provided. The need for increased funding is to cover contract billings during fiscal year 2010.

2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was not foreseen because the original scope of work would be complete prior to exhausting the original certified funds. This legislation is to encumber the funds budgeted for fiscal year 2010 for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.

3. Reason other procurement processes not used: The same exact service is required as originally c...