Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute a planned contract modification with Engage Public Affairs, LLC relative to the Smart City Challenge - Communication and Outreach Project.
In 2016, the City of Columbus bested six other finalists to be named the winner of the Smart City Challenge, a nationwide competition administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, which seeks to “create a fully integrated, first-of-its kind city that uses data, technology and creativity to shape how people and goods move in the future.” The receipt of federal and private grants totaling $50 million will support the implementation of the City’s proposal to demonstrate how advanced data and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies and applications can be used to reduce congestion, keep travelers safe, protect the environment, respond to climate change, connect underserved communities, and support economic vitality.
Pursuant to Ordinance 1900-2016, the Department of Public Service initiated a procurement effort that resulted in the award and execution of a professional services contract with Engage Public Affairs in the amount of up to $125,000.00 for the provision of various communication and outreach services related to the Smart City Challenge.
Ordinance 2966-2016 authorized the Director of Public Service to execute a planned contract modification with Engage Public Affairs and noted that additional contract modifications would be executed on an annual or task basis throughout the four-year Smart City Demonstration Deployment period due to the nature of the grant disbursements.
The purpose of this second planned contract modification is to authorize the encumbrance and expenditure of $750,000.00 to support the completion of Task 3 of their contract.
Original Contract: $125,000.00 (Ord. 1900-2016, PO021687)
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