Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the City Attorney on behalf of the Department of Columbus Water and Power to modify a contract with Bricker Graydon LLP for special legal services related to PO558228.
This modification will add funding to continue the consultant’s services under the contract for Special Legal Counsel Agreement for the Home Road Water Plant. These services include legal counsel, document compliance review, services involving construction law and more.
SUPPLIER:
Bricker Graydon LLP. | Vendor #006047 | Expires 2/12/2026 |
The vendor 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.
FISCAL IMPACT: $250,000.00 is available for this contract.
$0.00 was spent in 2025
$0.00 was spent in 2024
Pursuant to Columbus City Codes 329.09(a):
1. Amount of additional funds: The total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification is $250,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $300,000.00.
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: The need for additional funds were not known at the time. This contract is funded on an incremental basis.
3. Reason other procurement processes were not used: This is a continuation of legal services and it was determined that it is in the best interest to the City to modify this contract to keep project continuity.
4. How was cost determined: The modification is based upon the terms and conditions in accordance with the original agreement.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order for the vendor to continue providing legal services related to the Home Road Water Plant uninterrupted, maintaining the current work schedule and to avoid a delay in payment.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Columbus Water and Power to modify a contr...
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