Explanation
Need: The Civil Service Commission needs to enter into a contract with the Ohio State University for pre-employment physicals and cardiovascular stress testing of public safety candidates for upcoming classes at the Police and Fire Academies in 2014.
Bid Information: In 2013, the City of Columbus Civil Service Commission published a Request for Proposals (SA005185) for these services and accepted proposals through January 8, 2014. Two proposals were submitted by the deadline. An evaluation committee reviewed these proposals in accordance with the criteria set forth in the RFP. The selected proposal offered the lowest cost for the services as well as board certified physicians and extensive experience with occupational medicine. Therefore, the Commission seeks to award the contract to The Ohio State University.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested as the current contract expires on February 28, 2014 and to allow sufficient time for the City to schedule medical exams and notify candidates in preparation for upcoming Academy classes.
Contract Compliance Number: 31-6025986, governmental agency, no expiration date
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this service budgeted in the Civil Service Commission's general fund budget.
Title
To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission enter into a contract with The Ohio State University for the pre-employment physicals and cardiovascular stress testing of public safety recruits, and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($45,000.00).
Body
WHEREAS, in 2013, the City of Columbus Civil Service Commission accepted proposals from qualified companies for medical services; and
WHEREAS, two proposals were received and opened on January 8, 2014 and the evaluation committee selected The Ohio State University as the best proposal based on responsiveness to the criteria set forth in the R...
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