Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to modify an agreement with Michael Vander Does, to provide professional services in support of Columbus Television (CTV) renovation projects. DoT recently entered into an agreement with Mr. Vander Does through purchase order ED046822 to provide design services, at a cost of $19,000.00. This modification will extend the agreement to provide final drawings, and client representation and advocacy services. The modified agreement will be for a one year term, from the date of a purchase order certified by the Columbus City Auditor's Office, and will provide an additional $20,000.00 to assist City staff in managing the renovation projects.
To meet immediate needs for design services, DoT entered into an agreement with Michael Vander Does in the amount of $19,000.00. This modification adds an additional $20,000.00 to the existing agreement to provide for services to support the effective management and documentation of the upcoming renovation projects.
*Amount of additional funds to be expended: $20,000.00
ED046822 $19,000.00
Modification 1 $20,000.00
TOTAL $39,000.00
*Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen:
These additional needs were anticipated when the original agreement was established, but the cost of these services could not be accurately gauged without completing the designs.
*Reason other procurement processes are not used:
Given Mr. Vander Does involvement in the design work, it is in the City's best interests to retain his drawings, representation and advocacy services in support of the upcoming renovation projects. Procuring these services from another vendor would diminish the efficiency and effectiveness of those services, as an alternate vendor would not be familiar with the designs.
*How cost of modification was determined:
The cost of the service was negotiated with Mr. Vand...
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