Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional services contract with Murphy Epson Inc for the Blueprint Columbus Public Information Outreach Project, CIP 650004-100005, in an amount up to $629,060.00, to pay for continuation of services.
The services provided in the Blueprint Columbus Public Information Outreach Project consist of: supporting the implementation of Blueprint Columbus in multiple project areas; educating and informing residents about Blueprint Columbus and the problem being addressed; providing adequate notification and keeping residents in project areas apprised of work being performed in their neighborhood; advising the City regarding residents’ concerns; and providing training or additional support for contractors and City field and other staff as needed.
The Community Area for this project is “99-Citywide” since the project spans more than one Community Area.
1.1 Future Renewals/Modifications: The original contract projected needing services through 2032. Modifications are anticipated every few years to add funds to continue services.
1.2 Amount of additional funds to be expended: $629,060.00
Original Contract $368,118.00 (ORD 3172-2021; PO308187)
Renewal No. 1 $499,758.75 (ORD 0801-2023; PO379528)
Modification No. 1 (current) $629,060.00 (current)
Future Modifications (Estimated amount) $2,021,181.25
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST ...
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