Explanation
Background:
This legislation authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk (hereinafter "Municipal Court Clerk") to modify and extend the existing contract for one year and to increase funding in an amount up to $150,000.00 with Federal Express Corporation (“FedEx”) for the provision of commercial carrier service.
Ordinance 2248-2023 authorized the Municipal Court Clerk to enter a contract with FedEx for the provision of commercial carrier services on civil cases which allows for a more efficient and effective means of service.
The usage of the FedEx service has increased since the initial implementation. More funds are needed to be able to cover the costs of this increase.
Bid Information:
Ordinance 2248-2023 authorized the Municipal Court Clerk to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code for the original contract.
The O.R.C. Section 9.48 (D) permits the Municipal Court Clerk to participate in a program operated by a state association of political subdivisions and any purchases made are exempt from any competitive selection processes otherwise required by law. FedEx offers a discounted rate as a part of the Courts Program and is the sole company offering this cost-saving program for courts, thus making it manifestly impractical to bid. The current expiration date for PO472572 is 10/18/2025.
Contract Compliance: 71-0427007
Expiration Date: 7/19/2025
DAX Vendor Number: 009933
Contracts:
Ordinance: 2248-2023; $200,000.00; PO411015
Ordinance: 1468-2024; $0.00; PO411015
Ordinance: 2573-2024; $100,000.00; PO472572
Ordinance: 2721-2024; $0.00; PO472572
Ordinance: 0302-2025; $0.00; PO472572
Ordinance: 1898-2025; $150,000.00
Contract Modification:
This Ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to contract modifications.
1. Amount of additional funds: Amount of additional funds to be expended under this modification is $150,000.00.
2. Reason additional...
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