Explanation
BACKGROUND
The Interim Director of Human Resources seeks the authority to utilize the services of Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP for consulting services connected to collective bargaining negotiations and related activities. Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP has been solicited to provide assistance because of a partner’s experience representing the City of Columbus in previous negotiations with all bargaining units. This legislation authorizes the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract for professional consulting services with Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP.
This legislation authorizes the Interim Director of Human Resources to enter into a contract with Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP. It will further authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 to compensate the contractor for services rendered in conjunction with collective bargaining negotiations and related activities. The competitive bid process would not be conducive to ongoing and anticipated negotiations, as a partner with the firm brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and experience in ongoing labor relations issues with the City of Columbus. Therefore, competitive bidding requirements are being waived.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP is CC-006060 and expires on 4/3/2027.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this contract will be available within Fund 5502, the Employee Benefits Fund.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is respectfully requested to allow contract services to continue without interruption.
Title
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract with Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP to provide consulting services connected to collective bargaining negotiations and related activities; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code...
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