Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to modify an agreement with Michael Vander Does, to provide professional services in support of Columbus Television (CTV) renovation projects. The original agreement (ED046822) was executed August 16, 2012, and subsequently modified by authority of ordinance 2338-2012, passed December 3, 2012, through purchase order EL013767. This modification will extend the agreement to provide additional client representation and advocacy services. The modified agreement will be for a one year term, from the date of a purchase order certified by the Columbus City Auditor’s Office, and will provide an additional $18,000 to assist City staff in managing the renovation projects.
*Amount of additional funds to be expended: $18,000.00
ED046822 $19,000.00
EL013767 Modification # 1 $20,000.00
Modification # 2 $18,000.00
TOTAL $57,000.00
To meet immediate service needs, this modification adds an additional $18,000.00 to the existing agreement to provide for services to support the effective management and documentation of the upcoming renovation project.
*Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen:
These additional needs have arisen from several design changes that were not anticipated when the original agreement was established.
*Reason other procurement processes are not used:
Given Mr. Vander Does involvement in the original design work and design modification, it is in the City's best interests to retain his services in support of the upcoming renovation project. Procuring these services from another vendor would diminish the efficiency and effectiveness of those services, as an alternate vendor would not be familiar with the designs.
*How cost of modification was determined:
The cost of the service was negotiated with Mr. Vander Does. Mr. ...
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