Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional services contract with RAMA Consulting Group, Inc. for the Blueprint Columbus Public Information Outreach Project, CIP 650004-100005, in an amount up to $578,254.42, 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 yearly to add funds to continue services.
1.2 Amount of additional funds to be expended: $578,254.42
Original Contract $ 360,450.51 (ORD 3157-2021; PO306242)
Renewal No. 1 $ 462,098.61 (ORD 0764-2023; PO379225)
Modification No. 2 $ 514,146.51 (ORD 1155-2024; PO448442)
Modifications No. 3 $ 524,803.00 (ORD 1599-2025; PO525505)
Modifications No. 4 $ 578,254.42 (Current)
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