Explanation
BACKGROUND:  To modify and extend the existing city-wide contracts for the option to obtain Emergency Repair Contractors for Low-Income Residents for the Department of Development, to and including March 30, 2007.  Formal bids were opened by the Purchasing Office on January 29, 2004. The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06. (Proposal No. SA000567).  The following eight (8) contracts were established in accordance with bids received:
	FL002173  ABC Gas Repair, Inc.	Contract Compliance#	31-0947284
	FL002174  Ohio Mechanical, Inc.			        	31-1676592
	FL002176  Holt Mechanical				31-1563918
	FL002177  Union Electric & Communications			31-1708186
	FL002178  Stairway Chairlift				31-1674969
	FL002179  Ready Wire Electrical Contactors			51-0466059
	FL002180  James, Kenneth L., dba All About Drains		27-9482908
	FL002181  Absolute Air					31-1427312
None of the companies are debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
1.  Amount of additional funds:  The estimated annual expenditures for these contracts are $160,000.00. The Department of Development must obtain approval to expend from their own budgeted funds for their estimated expenditures.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: The need was foreseen. An extension is provided for in the original contract.
3. Reason other procurement processes not used: The same exact product is required as originally bid.  No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated at this time.
4. How cost was determined: The cost, terms and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required to extend the option contracts. The Department of Development must set aside their own funding for their estimated expenditures.
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