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 modify an annual contract for streaming video and phone-based interpretation services with PRECISS, LLC (aka Language Access Network, LLC), at the Health Department's facility located at 240 Parsons Ave. The original agreement (EL008304) was authorized by ordinance 0241-2008, and provided for a five year agreement with Language Access Network. The agreement was extended for a sixth year by authority 0554-2013, passed March 18, 2013 through purchase order EL014237. This ordinance will authorize another extension (seventh year) of the agreement, providing service for the period April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015, 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. The need for ongoing service was known at the time of the original agreement, but provision was made for only a five year agreement at that time. The Health Department was funded at the continued service level in this year's budget, therefore it is in the City’s best interests to continue service with Language Access Network for one more year, instead of procuring this service through other procurement methods at this time. Language Access Network has agreed to continue service at the same pricing.
Given the need to extend the contract for another year beyond its original term, this ordinance will authorize a waiver of competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code, section 329.27.
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 2012, and in 20...
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