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File #: 1377-2012    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 6/13/2012 In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
On agenda: 7/9/2012 Final action: 7/11/2012
Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Optimum Technology Inc. for computer programming and mobile workflow implementation related to the Emerald Ash Borer management program; to authorize the expenditure of $39,939.00 and a contingency of $4,000.00 for a total of $43,939.00 from the voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($43,939.00)
Explanation
One proposal was received by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (CRPD) on April 30, 2012 for the (Emerald Ash Borer) EAB/Forestry Mobile Work Flow Design Project, and the selection team conducted the interview and recommended Optimum Technology, Inc.

Status Amount
Optimum Technology Inc. MAJ $39,939.00

Consultant shall provide professional design, programming and installation services to create a user-friendly, workflow-based system for CRPD Forestry Section to manage the EAB operations associated with the removal of dead and declining ash trees and new tree plantings through the use of a centralized, user-friendly database system, and use of PC and mobile device software.

Principal Parties:
Optimum Technology Inc.
Josh M. Davda (Contact)
100 E. Campus View Blvd, Suite 380
Columbus, Ohio 43235
614-547-0012 (Phone)
311231081 Contract compliant through: 10/6/2012
15+ (Columbus Employees)

Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract to develop efficient EAB management tools into place as soon as possible, thereby preserving the public health, safety and welfare of the public and our employees.

Financial Impact:
This legislation will authorize the use of existing Auditor's certificate #AC032951-002 authorized by Ordinance 0476-2011 for the Emerald Ash Borer Project.

Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Optimum Technology Inc. for computer programming and mobile workflow implementation related to the Emerald Ash Borer management program; to authorize the expenditure of $39,939.00 and a contingency of $4,000.00 for a total of $43,939.00 from the voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($43,939.00)

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WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Depar...

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