Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a service contract with Harris Ashley Jean, dba Fresh Food Fresh Perspective LLC, in an amount up to $70,000.00 for the dietitian services contract.
Founded in 2013 by Ashley Harris, MS, RD, Fresh Food Fresh Perspective, LLC envisions a world where evidence-based nutrition feels approachable, relatable, and accessible to everyone - from individuals striving for better health to organizations building cultures of wellness. Fresh Food Fresh Perspective, LLC bridges the gap between science and everyday life, empowering people and workplaces to make meaningful, lasting changes that support wellbeing at every level.
Over the past 12 years, Fresh Food Fresh Perspective LLC has contributed to employee health and wellness programming in a variety of impactful ways, including virtual and in-person individual consultations, live and virtual talks, seminars, and classes across numerous City of Columbus departments, development and delivery of educational materials, cross-collaboration with wellness partners, interactive wellness programming, program development and strategic support, and finally, event planning and onsite engagement.
The Department of Human Resources requests to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 to enter into a contract with Harris Ashley Jean dba Fresh Food Fresh Perspective LLC, so our City of Columbus employees can continue a trusting relationship with a dietitian who has served our employees for 12 years.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Harris Ashley Jean dba Fresh Food Fresh Perspective LLC’s contract compliance number is CC-008564 and expires 10/30/2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this contract will be available within Fund 5502, the Employee Benefits Fund.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is respectfully requested to allow contract services to continue without interruption. The 20...
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