Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify Contract No. PO387259, with V.A.T. Inc. for transportation services associated with participant camps and activities per ORD 0757-2023. The modification amount being authorized by this ordinance is an increase of $30,000.00. The original amount of the contract was $113,200.00. The aggregate total amount authorized, including this modification, will be $143,200.00.
All other terms and conditions of Contract No. PO387259 shall remain in effect.
Additional funding for transportation is necessary to support increased off-site programming taking place for camps and after school activities.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions: Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services on RFQ023855, in accordance with City Code Chapter 329. Proposals were received on February 8, 2023 from the following vendors:
1. V.A.T., Inc
2. Urban Express Charter
Principal Parties:
V.A.T. Inc.
Paul Vellani, President
460 E. High St.
London, OH 43140
2047 Leonard Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219
614-252-5060 (Phone)
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to ensure the timely provision of additional safe and reliable transportation of recreation programming participants for the camps and other activities.
Fiscal Impact: $25,000.00 is budgeted and available from within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285 and $5,000 is budgeted in the ARPA Fund 2209 to meet the financial obligations of this contract modification.
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To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with V.A.T. Inc. for transportation services associated with CRPD camps and after school programming; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and $5,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Di...
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