Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with The Waterworks, LLC, in an amount up to $50,000.00 to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, and water and sewer services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair Program.
Original contract amount $300,000.00 Ord. 0027-2024 PO428622
Modification No. 1 amount $100,000.00 Ord. 2103-2024 PO467580
Modification No. 2 amount $ 50,000.00
Total contract amount $450,000.00
Emergency Heating, Plumbing, and Water and Sewer Repair is part of the Emergency Repair Program, operated by the Division of Housing. The program was established to assist low and moderate-income homeowners with heating, plumbing, and water and sewer issues that constitute an emergency condition. Emergency repairs under this legislation will address small and large-scale capital home improvements that, if not corrected, may require the owner to vacate their home. Most homeowners are at or below 50% AMI as defined by HUD with exceptions allowed up to 80% AMI.
The department advertised RFQ026104 on Vendor Services seeking contractors to provide emergency mechanical repairs on October 10, 2023 with bids being due on November 3, 2023. The Emergency Repair Program is a home repair program operated by the Housing Division.
This legislation will extend the existing contract through February 28, 2026.
In accordance with C.C. 329.09(a):
1. The amount of additional funds planned to be expended under this modification is $50,000.00.
2. The need for additional services was unforeseen at the time the initial contract was awarded, but a legislative modification is required by operation of C.C. 329.09(b).
3. It is in the City’s best interest to continue with the The Waterworks, LLC current contract to provide residentia...
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