Explanation
Background Information: This legislation authorizes the Director of Human Resources to modify an existing contract with Mount Carmel Health Systems / Occupational Health for testing services, as needed, for the Division of Fire's Health and Physical Fitness Program in the amount of $847,000. This contract is for March 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016. This is the fourth year of this agreement. Next year, the city will have the option to enter into the last one one-year extension for this contract.
The Health and Physical Fitness program is part of the current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Columbus and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local #67. The intent of the program is to ensure the overall general health and fitness of the fire fighters.
Previously, this contract was entered into by the Department of Public Safety. In 2014, the Department of Human Resources began managing the contract for both the Division of Fire and the Division of Police.
Bid Information: Formal bid SA004173 was opened on December 15, 2011 for a Physical Health and Fitness Program for the Division of Police and the Division of Fire. One response was received for the Division of Fire program. The proposal was evaluated by a committee consisting of personnel from the Department of Public Safety, union representatives, and the Department of Human Resources based upon defined criteria included in the RFP and the relevant requirements of the Columbus City Codes Chapter 329. The committee recommended that the three year contract should be awarded to Mount Carmel Health Systems / Occupational Health.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is being provided from the 2015 Department of Human Resources' general fund budget for this purpose. To date, $2,352,240.00 has been encumbered for this contract (2012-2014). With the addition of this contract modification, the total cost of the contract will be. $3,199,240.00
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