Explanation
BACKGROUND: Columbus Public Health often requires language interpretation services due to the many languages spoken by their clients and customers and limited English proficiency. Preciss LLC, DBA Language Access Network LLC (LAN) is a contractual vendor to Columbus Public Health, who provides language interpretation services for persons with limited English proficiency. Columbus Public Health relies on this service to provide needed health and social service related services and clinical appointments for men, women and children.
Interpretation services are provided using streaming of both video and phone based systems. Streaming video interpretation is provided via proprietary wireless devices connected to the internet, known as Martti Express units, which are only available through the vendor for use with their services.
This ordinance authorizes Columbus Public Health to purchase two additional Martti Express units and associated supplies. Because these are proprietary items and LAN is the sole manufacturer/distributor in the U.S., this purchase is being made in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code.
Emergency action is requested to ensure the availability of these devices to allow Columbus Public Health to provide interpretation services for Columbus Public Health clients and customers.
Preciss LLC, DBA Language Access Network LLC’s contract compliance number is 201186615, and expires 2/3/16.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this purchase is budgeted in the Health Special Revenue Fund.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Language Access Network LLC for the purchase of two Martti Express units for language interpretation services for Columbus Public Health in accordance with sole source provisions of the City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $6,739.22 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($6,739.22)
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