Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Sapna Welsh DBA Leverage HR for emotional intelligence training in an amount not to exceed $120,480.00 for a new contract amount of $183,305.00.
The Board of Health has a need to continue to provide emotional intelligence training for Columbus Public Health staff to enhance key aspects of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills, motivation, resilience, and effective communication. These services will be provided remotely and in-person at Columbus Public Health, located at 240 Parsons Avenue. The original contract period was from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. This modification will extend the contract through December 30, 2025.
A Request for Proposal (RFP), RFQ026730 “Emotional Intelligence Training Services”, was publicly posted to Bonfire via the City of Columbus Vendor Services website from January 24, 2024 until February 14, 2024. 683 vendors registered with the City of Columbus were notified of the RFP. A total of 15 vendors submitted responses to the RFP through Bonfire. The CPH evaluation committee, utilizing established scoring criteria, recommended awarding the contract to Sapna Welsh DBA Leverage HR.
The contract compliance number for Sapna Welsh is CC-031215.
1. why the need for additional goods or services could not be foreseen at the time the contract was initially awarded: The training was such a resounding success that we wanted to be able to offer it to all staff members.
2. why it would not be in the city's best interests to have the additional contract requirements awarded through other procurement processes specified in this chapter: LeverageHR has been an excellent partner throughout this process and continues to provide outstanding support and services for CPH.
3. how the price for the additional goods or services which are the subject of the modification was determined: By det...
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