Explanation
BACKGROUND: Ordinance 0287-2014 authorized the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC in the amount of $208,000.00 for the provision of interpretation and written translation services for the period of April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. This ordinance is needed to increase contract EL015491 in the amount of $5,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $213,000.00 with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC.
This modification is needed to meet demand for translation/interpretation services which has been higher than anticipated. This legislation, as well as ordinance 0287-2014 are in response to bid SA004736 which was posted January 7, 2013. This is the second year of a five year renewal contract. Access 2 Interpreters, LLC Federal ID number is 760803722. The contract compliance expires August 9, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT: The funds needed to modify and increase this contract are budgeted in the Health Department Special Revenue Fund, Fund 250.
Title
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify and increase a contract for translation/interpretation services with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC., and to authorize the expenditure of $5,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund. ($5,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, $5,000.00 in additional funds are needed to provide additional translation/interpretation services for Columbus Public Health clients; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify and increase contract EL015491 with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC for translation/interpretation services; and,
WHEREAS, sufficient monies are available withtin the Health Special Revenue Fund to fund the additional expense, Now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Health is hereby authorized to modify and increase a contract (EL015491) with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC by adding an additional $5,000.00 to the contract for a new total contract amount not to exceed $213,000.00.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $5,000.00 is hereby authorized from the Health Special Revenue Fund, Fund No. 250, Division No. 50-01, OCA Code 502062, Object Level One 03, Object Level Three 3445.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes necessary to ensure that this contract is properly accounted for and recorded accurately on the City's financial records.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.