Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Public Service to enter into contract with Paul Werth Associates, Inc., to provide consulting services related to the Traffic Signal Removal Public Relations Campaign (2015) project.
The City of Columbus, in its continual efforts to upgrade traffic signal systems, currently has a project underway called the Columbus Traffic Signal System (CTSS) project. CTSS is a multi-phase project that will coordinate the city’s traffic signals as well as those in other adjoining jurisdictions. As part of this effort, each traffic signal in the city is being checked to ensure that it meets the requirements for continued signalization. These requirements, called warrants, are state and federal guidelines that the City of Columbus must follow. Signals that do not meet the requirements must be studied for removal. Paul Werth Associates, Inc. will assist staff in the Division of Traffic Management to increase awareness of this multi-year project and the signal removal studies associated with it. Work to be included in this contract includes but is not limited to: program management; outreach coordination; media relations; and graphic design services.
The Department of Public Service, Office of Support Services solicited Request for Proposals for the Traffic Signal Removal Public Relations Campaign (2015) project. This project was formally advertised through the City's Vendor Services site from September 2, 2015, to September 24, 2015. The city received three (3) responses. All proposals were deemed minimally compliant and were fully evaluated when the Evaluation Committee met on October 1, 2015.
Company Name City/State FBE/UNK
Paul Werth Associates, Inc. Columbus, OH FBE
Murphy Epson, Inc. Columbus, OH ...
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