Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify a service contract with Newark Building Solutions, to extend the contract term from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding in an amount up to $225,000.00. This is part of a planned modification as the period of performance for the Lead-24 grant is March 1, 2025, through March 1, 2029.
Original Agreement $ 250,000.00 PO535510 Ord. No. 2348-2025
Modification No. 1 $ 24,700.00 PO575072 Ord. No. 1819-2026
Modification No. 2 $ 225,000.00
Total $ 499,700.00
In accordance with C.C. 329.09(a):
1. The amount of additional funds are required by this ordinance, as it was foreseen that additional funding will be needed and/or time extensions to align with the period of performance of the grant.
2. The additional funding of services was anticipated by RFQ030391 and allotted for renewals/modifications.
3. It is in the City’s best interest to continue with the Newark Building Solutions current contract to provide funding for lead abatement activities and healthy home repairs to preserve and sustain the current housing market within the City of Columbus for homes built before 1978 and enrolled in the Lead Safe Columbus program through the Department of Development. This was part of the original RFQ scope of service.
4. Prices are the same as the original contract.
The City of Columbus received grant funding for the Lead-Safe Columbus Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program which was authorized by Ordinance 3263-2024. The period of performance for the grant is from March 1, 2025, through March 1, 2029. The purpose of the grant is to provide property owners with grants for lead-safe, healthier, affordable housing for families with low and moderate income under HUD guidelines. The program provides lead abatement and healthy homes ac...
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