Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Tape Central Inc. DBA Central Ohio Audio Video for A/V Equipment and Installation services for an amount not to exceed $61,926.70 and to waive the bidding requirements of City Code 329. The contract period is from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025.
The contract compliance number for Tape Central Inc. DBA Central Ohio Audio Video is WBE-005746
The Board of Health is requesting approval to waive the bidding requirements of City Code 329 and award this contract to Tape Central Inc. DBA Central Ohio Audio Video based on the unique services that they provide. Tape Central provided the installation of the equipment over 20 years ago and has provided ongoing maintenance of equipment every year since then. With the building being 150 years old, they understand what is needed while working in the old spaces to have the best outcomes and audio-visual equipment needed for the unique space.
Emergency action is being requested in order to meet grant data modernization deliverables by not delaying the start of this contract. Any delay could result in reimbursement for services not being allowed per the grantor.
FISCAL IMPACT: The contract is entirely funded by Public Health Infrastructure Grant program and does not require a city match ($61,926.70)
Title
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Tape Central Inc. DBA Central Ohio Audio Video for A/V Equipment and Installation services; to waive the bidding requirements of City Code 329; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($61,926.70).
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WHEREAS, The Board of Health has a need for A/V Equipment and Installation services and;
WHEREAS, Tape Central Inc. DBA Central Ohio Audio Video has the expertise required to carry out those services; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Columbus Publ...
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