Explanation
Background: This ordinance establishes an auditor's certificate and authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts or to establish purchase orders from established universal term contracts for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment necessary to properly up-fit the new John R. Maloney Family Health and Wellness Center at 1905 South Parsons Avenue. As part of the Columbus Neighborhood Health Center (CNHC) model this health facility is being constructed and will be up-fitted with needed furniture, fixtures and equipment. Later, through subsequent legislation, the Facility will be leased to CNHC for operation.
Bids will be obtained and contracts awarded in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, 1959. The Purchasing Office will solicit new bids to secure contracts or will establish purchase orders available through any established universal term contracts. Items necessary for operation include items such as office furniture, examination tables and chairs, diagnostic systems, medical equipment, compound microscopes, sterilizers, rotary file storage, and occupational and physical therapy equipment.
Partners and programs at the John R. Maloney Family Health and Wellness Center include:
· Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers (Family Practice, OB/Gyn, and Internal Medicine);
· The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (Allied Health for Physical-, Occupational-, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Dietetics services and the Moms2Be Program as well a mixture of Specialty services);
· Columbus Public Health (WIC program); and
· ADAMH as a partner with North Community Counseling Centers (Behavioral Health care).
This procurement process is intended to save time and ensure flexibility as CNHC continues to refine its operation and the needs of the various partners that will operate from this Facility.
Emergency legislation is required to proceed with the funding for equip...
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