Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract for interpretation and translation services at the Health Department's facility located at 240 Parsons Ave as well as nearby health clinics. The Columbus Health Department has a need to provide language interpretation services for persons with limited English proficiency who receive services at the Health Department clinics. The Health Department has a need to make funds available to contract with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC. Access 2 Interpreters, LLC will provide live interpretation and translation services. The contract period is April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011, for a contract amount not to exceed $158,000. The contract compliance with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC expires July 28, 2010. Their contract compliance number is 760803722.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delays in providing program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this purchase is budgeted in the Health Special Revenue Fund, Fund 250.
Title
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC for interpretation and translation services; to authorize the expenditure of $158,000 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($158,000)
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WHEREAS, a need exists for language interpretation and translation services for persons with limited English proficiency who receive services at the Health Department clinics; and,
WHEREAS, bid SA002788 was bid on the City's vendor services website; and,
WHEREAS, an evaluation of all bids received was performed and it was determined that Access 2 Interpreters, LLC was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and,
WHEREAS, this ordinance is being submitted as an emergency measure so that timely procurement of needed services will allow the services to proceed without delay; and,
WHEREAS, an ...
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