Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into modification No. 1 with Blue Technologies Columbus, Inc. to allow for the modification, increase and extension of contract No. PO541472 for cost-per-copy repair and maintenance services for two multi-function copiers for the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service Commission solicited Competitive Bids for the subject services in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive sealed bidding (RFQ031743). One hundred and fifty (150) vendors were solicited, and one (1) bid was received and opened on November 26, 2025. Blue Technologies Columbus, Inc. was determined to be a responsive, responsible and best bidder.
The Commission staff did not realize that although the dollar amount was low enough to not need legislation, it was still required because it was to be awarded as a multi-year contract. It is necessary to modify the contract to allow the Commission to exercise the two (2) renewal options, on a year-to-year basis, through the end of the 3-year contract term of December 14, 2028; and to add additional funding necessary for the payment of invoices for both the current year, and for year 2 of the 3-year contract. The Commission is requesting Council’s approval to allow for the modification, and extension of the contract through year two (2) with the new expiration date of December 14, 2027, and to increase the amount of funding necessary for the payment of invoices through the end of year 2 of the contract.
This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.09 (a) relating to contract modifications.
SUPPLIER: Blue Technologies Columbus, Inc., vendor #000040, CC# pending recertification
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