Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Ohio Technical Services, Inc. for inspection, testing, removal, and/or remediation of hazardous materials for City facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division.
The initial term of this contract was from April 1, 2024- March 31, 2025. Due to funding limitations, the department was not able to renew this contract prior to the expiration date. With the completion of the third (3rd ) transfer, we enter this contract requesting four (4) annual renewal options, which may be exercised at the discretion of the City. The contract will not automatically renew and is subject to funds availability and approval of Columbus City Council. Ohio Technical Services will adhere to Code Section 329.18(c) (8) regarding payment of a responsible wage.
Bids were solicited via RFQ026935 and the City received one bid on March 13, 2024. Ohio Technical Service was the sole responder to the bid.
Given the timing and the criticality of this service, a waiver of the bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 is requested.
Emergency action is requested to ensure that hazardous materials contract may be immediately available for services as soon as practical. The previous contract expired in March 2025. As such, no contract exists that provides this critical service.
Ohio Technical Services, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-1640431 contract compliance expiration date January 21, 2027.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $130,000.00 from the General Fund with Ohio Technical Services, Inc. for inspection, testing, removal, and/or remediation of hazardous materials.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Ohio Technical Se...
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