Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Mt. Carmel Occupational Health for testing services as needed for the Division of Police's Health and Physical Fitness Program in the amount of $70,000.00.
Bid Information: An evaluation committee comprised of representatives from the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police and FOP, Capital City Lodge #9, have completed a review of all proposals submitted to the City in response to a formal request for proposal (RFP) SA002702 opened 12/11/2007 for Health and Physical Fitness testing services. Two responses were received; Mount Carmel Corporate Health & Wellness and the Rite Bite Wellness Center. The committee recommended the selection of Mt. Carmel Occupational Health. The vendor was selected based upon well-defined criteria included in the RFP, and the requirements of the Columbus City Codes as the best, most responsible and responsive bidder.
Contract Compliance No.: 31-4379602 (NPO)
Emergency action is requested so that testing may continue and be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #9.
FISCAL IMPACT: A total of $139,000.00 is budgeted in the Division of Police's 2008 budget for medical related services for employess. In addition to this contract, this line item is also used to pay for expenses related to police officer exposures and drug testing.
The request associated with this ordinance is $70,000.00. A total of $55,190.00 was expended in 2007 for Health and Physical Fitness Testing Services. The higher cost for this year is anticipated because participation in this program was voluntary for all City of Columbus FOP members employed prior to December 31, 2007, but is required for those hired on or after January 1, 2008.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Mt....
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