Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the Director of the Department of Columbus Public Health, to renew an annual contract for streaming video and phone-based interpretation services with Language Access Network, LLC, at the Health Department's facility located at 240 Parsons Ave. The original agreement (EL008304) was authorized by ordinance no. 0241-2008, and provided for a five (5) year agreement with Language Access Network. The fourth year term of this agreement was authorized by ordinance no. 0128-2011 (purchase order EL011559), passed April 4, 2011. This ordinance will authorize the fifth and final year of the agreement, providing service through March 31, 2013, at a cost of $20,002.50. This service is needed to provide language interpretation services for persons with limited English proficiency who receive services at the Health Department clinics.
This legislation also authorizes The Department of Technology and the Columbus Public Health Department to extend contract (EL011559) and the associated funds with Language Access Network, LLC, to continue providing the services for streaming video and phone-based interpretation services.
EMERGENCY:
There is an immediate need to renew an annual contract with Language Access Network, LLC for maintenance support services to maintain on-going support, allow for uninterrupted daily operations and to expedite prompt payment for services rendered.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In fiscal year 2010, and in 2011 the amounts of $20,002.50 and $20,002.50 respectively were legislated for the contract with Language Access Network, LLC. The $20,000.00 legislated in 2009 was partially utilized ($10,111.10) due to the vendor providing partial services for that year. The 2012 cost for these services is $20,002.50. The amount of $20,002.50 has been identified and is available within the Department of Technology, internal services fund, bringing the contract agg...
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