Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify existing contracts with Accenture LLP DBA Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC to provide professional services associated with the Case Road Park Project. The modification amount is $629,274.12 with a contingency of $80,025.88, for a total of $709,300.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This modification was expected and will provide additional services that will ensure the construction activities that take place on the project represent the direction and intent of the approved design.
The original project completion date of the project was December 25, 2026. The modified project completion date, as a result of the proposed modification, will be August 27, 2027.
Amount of Additional Funds: $709,300.00
Why Additional Services Were Not Foreseen: These were planned contract modifications for construction administration services.
Why It Is Not In The Best Interest For The City To Award Additional Services Through Another Procurement Process: It is in the best interest of the City to award additional services through the existing contract due to the current vendor's in-depth understanding of the project needs and was anticipated under the initial contract.
How The Price For The Additional Services Was Determined: The fees for additional work under the modification was negotiated based on the existing contract agreements.
Principal Parties:
Accenture LLP DBA Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC
529 East Crown Point Road, Suite 170
Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phil Boss, (614) 499-9016
Contract Compliance: 023429
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: November 19, 2027
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order to keep the construction work on schedule for completion by August 2027.
Benefits to the Public: Case Road Park will be one of the major greenspaces for the northwest region of the City of Columbus. T...
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