Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2014 season. These services are needed to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Columbus.
Twenty-one (City-wide) vendors submitted the required bid packet on February 12, 2014 and have been selected to participate in the weed abatement and solid waste removal program in 2014. This program is administered by the Department of Development, Code Enforcement Division. These twenty-one vendors were not only selected on their competitive hourly rates, but the selection was also based on their bid packet completion and/or their past performance and experience in the program. Of the twenty-one vendors selected, five vendors are new to the program.
The seven (Community-group) associations and organizations do not formally submit a bid packet and are paid an equal hourly rate for their equipment and labor. Their hourly rates are based on the average hourly rates of the (City-wide) vendors that receive an award. The (Community-group) organizations are also involved in cutting and maintaining street islands, medians and mini-parks throughout the City.
Emergency action is required so these vital services can be available at the beginning of the season.
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2014 General Fund, Community Development Block Grant Fund and Recreation and Parks Operating Fund budgets include funding for this service.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2014 season; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to issue purchase orders for tipping fees; to authorize the expenditure of $598,935.75 from the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $160,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; to author...
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