Explanation
In 2012, the City of Columbus will be involved in collective bargaining negotiations with FOP Capital City Lodge #9. As in the past, it is the Director of Human Resources' desire to utilize the services of Baker Hostetler LLP for the collective bargaining negotiations and related activities throughout 2012. The law firm of Baker and Hostetler LLP has been solicited to provide assistance because of its experience representing the City of Columbus in previous negotiations with all bargaining units.
This legislation will authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into contract with Baker Hostetler LLP and will further authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 to compensate the contractor for services rendered in conjunction with collective bargaining negotiations and related activities throughout 2012. The competitive bid process would exacerbate an already protracted process and would not be conducive to bringing the negotiations to closure in an expeditious fashion. Therefore, competitive bidding requirements are being waived.
Fiscal Impact: These funds are budgeted within the Department of Human Resources 2012 budget.
Baker Hostetler LLP's contract compliance number is 340082025.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into contract with the law firm of Baker Hostetler LLP for the purpose of providing assistance with collective bargaining negotiations and related activities throughout 2012; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus requires the professional services provided by Baker Hostetler LLP; and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Baker Hostetler LLP has provided ongoing assistance to the City of Columbus in conjunction with collective bargaining negotiations and related activities; and
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