Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Amanda King dba Spatialist, LLC to extend the term of the contract from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027 and increase funding in an amount up to $101,500.00 of grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the HOME investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) for the purpose of managing the Supportive Services Program portion of the HOME-ARP program. There is also a need to further clarify the scope of service regarding subrecipient management, monitoring, and program support.
Original contract $116,200.00 Ord. 1677-2024 PO458197
Modification 1 $101,500.00
Total Contract $217,700.00
In accordance with C.C. 329.09(a):
1. The amount of additional funds being requested under this modification is $101,500.00
2. There is no need for additional services, just additional time to complete the updates as originally
planned.
3. It is in the City’s best interest to continue with the Spatialist, LLC to complete the project that is currently in progress towards completion. The Department of Development advertised RFQ026708 through the Vendor Services portal on January 16, 2024, and accepted proposals for HOME-ARP supportive services administration services through the Bonfire portal on February 14, 2024. Six (6) proposals were submitted in response to RFQ026708 in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes. Amanda King, dba Spatialist LLC, was selected by an evaluation committee of staff from the Department of Development and the Department of Finance and Management, Grant Management Office. The qualifications were based on prior federal funding contracts, subrecipient management, grant administration experience, and other factors. The resulting contract was established for ...
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