Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Effectiff LLC for one additional year of translation services.
Original contract amount $ 1,000.00 PO437778
Modification No. 1 amount $ 0.00
Total contract amount $ 1,000.00
The Division of Housing provides emergency repairs, critical home repairs, addressing lead paint hazards, healthy home repairs, and emergency relocation services for residents. As a part of receiving this funding, there is an application process where the City requests proof of income and other documents provided by the applicant. This service provides interpretation and translation services for persons with limited English proficiency who receive the Division of Housing’s services.
The Department of Development advertised RFQ026205 on Vendor Services in November 2023 for these services. Eight bids were received, and the Director of Department of Development entered into contract with the lowest bidder under the authority of Columbus City Code Section 329.18. The original contract period is from the date of approval of the purchase order to December 31, 2024, with an option to renew for one (1) additional year, starting January 1, 2025. However, because renewals must be authorized by ordinance by operation of Columbus City Code Section 329.09, legislation is required to authorize a contract modification to extend the contract. The remaining funds are being asked to be modified and carried forward through the requested modification date of December 31, 2025 per Columbus City Code Section 329.09.
This legislation will extend the existing contract through December 31, 2025.
In accordance with C.C. 329.09(a):
1. No additional funds to be expended.
2. The need for additional services was foreseen 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 ...
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