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File #: 1198-2019    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 4/24/2019 In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
On agenda: 5/20/2019 Final action: 5/22/2019
Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Direct Instructional Support Systems Inc. for mobile game rental services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $63,425.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($63,425.00)
Attachments: 1. SuperGames 2019, 2. SuperGames bid waiver
Explanation

This legislation authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Direct Instructional Support Systems Inc. dba SuperGames and will further authorize the expenditure of $63,425.00 to compensate the contractor for services rendered in conjunction with Cap City Nights festivals.

Background: The Director of Recreation and Parks seeks the authority to utilize the mobile game rental services of Direct Instructional Support Systems Inc. for attendees of Cap City Nights. The contract is for May 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 subject to approval of contract by the Columbus City Council.

Fiscal Impact: Funding for this ordinance is made available from the Columbus Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, $63.425.00.

Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested so that there is no delay in services provided by Direct Instructional Support Systems.

Bid Waiver Justification: A bid waiver is being requested due to Direct Instructional Support Systems Inc. being the only organization in central Ohio able to provide gaming services, zip lines and multiple inflatable structures needed for the department’s multiple festivals and at the capacity in which they’re needed.

Principal Parties:
Direct Instructional Support Systems Inc.
535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd. Ste. B
Worthington, OH 43085
614-846-8946 (Phone)
31-1209814

Title

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Direct Instructional Support Systems Inc. for mobile game rental services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $63,425.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($63,425.00)

Body

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Recreation and Parks Department to provide mobile game rental services to attendees of Cap City Nights festivals at various Columbus Recreation and Parks sites taking place throughout the su...

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