Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Citadel Construction Group LLC, to extend the contract term end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027. This is part of a planned modification as the period of performance for the Lead-24 grant is from March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2029.
Original Agreement $ 200,000.00 Ord. No. 2348-2025 PO536427
Modification No. 1 $ 0.00
Total $ 200,000.00
In accordance with C.C. 329.09(a):
1. No additional funds are required for this modification
2. The need for additional services was foreseen at the time the initial contract was awarded, but legislative modification is required by operation of C.C. 329.09(b).
3. It is in the City’s best interest to continue with Citadel Construction Group LLC’s current contract to provide funding for lead abatement activities and healthy home repairs to preserve and sustain the current housing market within the City of Columbus for homes built before 1978 and enrolled in the Lead Safe Columbus program through the Department of Development. This was part of the original RFQ scope of service
4. Contract prices remain the same as original contract
The City of Columbus received grant funding for the Lead-Safe Columbus Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program which was authorized by Ordinance 3263-2024. The period of performance for the grant is from March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2029. The purpose of the grant is to provide property owners with grants for lead-safe, healthier, affordable housing for families with low and moderate income under HUD guidelines. The program provides lead abatement and healthy homes activities in accordance with HUD guidelines, including but not limited to lead paint level testing, risk assessments, lead hazard control and healthy home...
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