Explanation
This ordinance authorizes and directs the Director of Human Resources to enter into contract with The Ohio State University, on behalf of its Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute for cancer advocacy services. The term of this contract is March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option of two one-year renewals. In addition, this ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $104,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Employee Benefits Fund.
In September of 2025 the Human Resources Department went out to bid for cancer advocacy services under RFP031127. The RFP team interviewed 4 finalists. After careful consideration and evaluation, The Ohio State University, on behalf of its Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute was selected as being the lowest and best bid for cancer advocacy services for the city.
Emergency action is requested to ensure the cancer advocacy program for city employees is able to commence as soon as contractually possible, thereby maintaining continuity of service.
Fiscal Impact: Funds in the amount of $104,000.00 are currently available and in the Employee Benefits Fund.
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To authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into contract with The Ohio State University, on behalf of its Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute for cancer advocacy services for the term March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029; to authorize an appropriation of $104,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Employee Benefits Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $104,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 to pay the cost of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($104,000.00)
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WHEREAS, appropriation is needed to cover costs associated with The Ohio State University, on behalf of its Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. S...
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