Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify and extend a contract with Ralph Andersen & Associates to provide nationwide executive level recruitment services related to the search for a new City of Columbus, Police Chief. The candidate that was appointed during the initial search no longer holds that position and a contract extension is necessary so that Ralph Andersen & Associates may continue to work with City Administration to recruit the best candidates nationwide. The contract with Ralph Andersen & Associates was entered into pursuant to Ordinance 2126-2019. This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $38,250.00 and the contract to be extended through December 31, 2021. All other terms and conditions remain the same.
It should be noted that the original contract with Ralph Andersen & Associates was entered into pursuant to a Request for Proposals (RFP) process.
Ralph Andersen & Associates; Federal Tax ID# 94-2299383
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes the transfer and expenditure of $38,250.00 from the General Fund with Ralph Andersen & Associates to provide nationwide executive level recruitment services related to the national search for a new City of Columbus, Police Chief. Funding in the amount of $38,250.00 is budgeted and available within the 2021 General Fund Budget. This ordinance is contingent on the passage of the 2021 general fund operating budget, Ordinance 2502-2020.
Emergency action is requested so that a contract can be entered into immediately and nationwide recruitment activities can continue without delay.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify and extend a contract with Ralph Andersen & Associates to provide nationwide executive level recruitment services related to the search for a new City of Columbus, Police Chief; to authorize the transfer of $38,250.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $38...
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