Explanation
BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with The Waterworks LLC, in an amount up to $40,000.00 to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, and water and sewer services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair Program. Approval is also requested for reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order, starting June 1, 2023.
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 RFQ020531 on Vendor Services seeking contractors to provide emergency mechanical repairs on November 22, 2021 with bids being due on December 16, 2021.
Columbus City Council approved Ordinance 0333-2022 on February 28, 2022 authorizing the agreement with The Waterworks LLC in an amount up to $40,000.00 and five modifications were made to the agreement before expiring on December 31, 2023. Additional work was completed and expenses incurred during the term of the contract, but a modification to add funding to the agreement was not executed before the end of the contract term. A new agreement is required to reimburse The Waterworks LLC for services rendered with a start date of June 1, 2023 in an amount up to $40,000.00.
A waiver of competitive bidding is also requested as the work has been performed by The Waterworks LLC and incurred expenses require reimbursement.
Emergency action is requested to continue performing needed repairs...
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