City of Columbus - File #: 2099-2006

• File #: 2099-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/14/2006
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 1/22/2007
• Final action: 1/25/2007
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Critical Path Consultants for provision of consultant services related to realignment of responsibilities within the Department of Public Utilities, to waive provisions of competitive bidding and to authorize expenditure of $23,490.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, $16,965.00 from the Storm Water System Operating Fund, $1,305.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund and $23,490.00 from the Water System Operating Fund. ($65,250.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/25/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
1/24/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
1/22/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
1/22/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
12/11/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
11/29/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/28/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/28/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/28/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/28/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/28/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/27/2006	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/22/2006	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/17/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/16/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/16/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/16/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/16/2006	1	Finance - Purchasing Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/16/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/15/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/15/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/15/2006	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
11/15/2006	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/14/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Periodically over the last few years Laurie Ford PhD of Critical Path Consultants has provided assistance to the Department of Public Utilities during the realignment of the department. Her expertise has been invaluable in the development of performance measures and job descriptions in support of increased accountability and communications between the realigned work groups of the Director's Office, the Division of Operational Support and the line divisions. This legislation requests authority to contract with Dr. Ford to utilize her unique knowledge of department operations in completing performance measures and operating procedures across the department.

Waiver of competitive bidding is requested due to Dr. Ford's knowledge of departmental operations gained working closely with department leadership and staff. Any individual or firm joining the process at this late date would not be able to duplicate her understanding of the history and goals of the departmental realignment.

Supplier: Critical Path Consultants (08-1368842), Female Business Enterprise (FBE)

Fiscal Impact
Funding will be shared proportionately by all the enterprise funds.

Title

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Critical Path Consultants for provision of consultant services related to realignment of responsibilities within the Department of Public Utilities, to waive provisions of competitive bidding and to authorize expenditure of $23,490.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, $16,965.00 from the Storm Water System Operating Fund, $1,305.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund and $23,490.00 from the Water System Operating Fund. ($65,250.00)


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Whereas, Periodically over the last few years Laurie Ford PhD of Critical Path Consultants has provided assistance to the Department of Public Utilities during the realignment of the department, and

Whereas, Her expertise has been invaluable in the developm...