Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Utilities is currently under contract with AECOM USA, Inc., who is consolidating their subsidiary companies under its wholly-owned subsidiary, AECOM Technical Services, Inc. ("ATS"). Therefore, this Ordinance authorizes the assignment of all past, present and future business done by the City of Columbus from AECOM USA, Inc., FID 13-55111947, to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. ("ATS"), FID 95-2661922, C.C.# expires 11/19/12.
1.1 Amount of additional funds: No additional funds are necessary to modify the pending option contracts.
1.2 Reason additional needs were not foreseen: The current company is consolidating their subsidiary companies under its wholly-owned subsidiary.
1.3 Reason other procurement processes not used: The same exact product is required as originally bid. No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated through re-bidding at this time.
1.4. How cost was determined: Terms and conditions are in accordance with the original agreements.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
2. FISCAL IMPACT: No additional monies are required to modify the option contracts. Each agency must set aside their own funding for their estimated expenditures.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: In order to maintain uninterrupted service to City agencies contracted with this firm, this Ordinance is being submitted as an emergency.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Public Utilities to modify all contracts and agreements with AECOM USA, Inc. by assigning past, present and future contracts and agreements to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. ("ATS"), and to declare an emergency. ($0)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities have established various contracts and agre...
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