Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with HAWA, Inc. for professional engineering services for a Fire and Hazard Alarm System for the Public Utilities Building on May 21, 2004 under the authority of Ordinance No. 1203-02 passed July 29, 2002. This modification provides for additional engineering services to include the two Customer Service Buildings in the Fire and Hazard Alarm System. HAWA, Inc. is a Majority firm.
CONTRACT AMOUNT: Original Contract Amount $29,300.00
This Modification $15,000.00
New Contract Amount $44,300.00
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-0645480
EXPLANATION:
1. Amount of additional funds to be expended under this modification: $15,000.00
2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen initially: This contract modification is for additional engineering services needed to include two additional buildings at the Utility Complex.
3. Reasons other procurement processes are not used: The existing consultant is uniquely familiar with the project and could therefore provide excellent service on the requested task.
How cost of Modification was determined: The rates were negotiated between the Consultant and the City of Columbus as documented by the Consultant's quotation letter.
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The original contract provided for a Fire and Hazard Alarm System for the Public Utilities Building.
This Modification provides for additional engineering services needed to include two additional buildings at the Utility Complex.
FISCAL IMPACT: Monies are being transferred to fund this project and the 2004 C.I.B. is being amended to provide the necessary authority.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with HAWA, Inc. for professional engineering services for a Fire and Hazard Alarm System, for the Division of Water, to amend the 2004 C.I.B., to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlarg...
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