Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC in an amount up to $9,500.00 to provide hotel services for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program.
Original contract amount $ 35,000.00 Ord. N/A PO519727
MOD No. 1 amount $ 9,500.00
Total contract amount $ 44,500.00
The agreement with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC is to fulfill required temporary relocation services from extended stay style hotels for homeowners and/or tenants participating in the Lead Safe Columbus Program. While the lead abatement methods are taking place, the homeowners and/or tenants should not occupy the home without safe controlled entry. Under the Lead Safe Columbus Program, homeowners and/or tenants are provided lodging for up to 10 days maximum as set forth by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. In the case that abatement exceeds 10 days, funding to allow homeowners and/or tenants a safe place to reside must be provided by an alternate source. This modification will provide funding for these situations.
In accordance with C.C. 329.09(a):
1. The amount of additional funds being requested under this modification is $9,500.00.
2. The need for additional services was unforeseen at the time the initial contract was awarded, and a legislative modification is required by operation of C.C. 329.09(b).
3. It is in the City’s best interest to modify Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC’s contract as they are currently providing these services for the Lead Safe Columbus Program. The Department of Development advertised RFQ029560 on Vendor Services and proposals seeking contracts to provide hotel services for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program on February 7, 2025 with bids being due on March 3, 2025 and Morse Transit Acquisitions ...
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