Explanation
BACKGROUND:
On March 2, 2015 a request for proposal SA005789 for city wide e-payments services was issued by the Columbus City Treasurer's Office. One hundred thirty nine vendors were contacted electronically. Proposals were received from three (3) bidders and subsequently reviewed by the Columbus Depository Commission, which recommended, subject to the approval of City Council, the award of e-payment services on January 25, 2016 to First Data Government Solutions. The contract is for a period of ten (10) years beginning March 2, 2016 through March 1, 2026 subject to annual appropriations and approval of contracts by the Columbus City Council.
The contract with First Data for electronic payment services is expected to be used by most of the city agencies wishing to accept on-line payments. First Data, working with the Department of Technology and each city agency, will create a statement of work agreement based on the e-payment work requirements for each agency’s needs.
The contract for the first year of e-payment services was authorized by Columbus City Council by passage of ordinance 0301-2016 on February 22, 2016.
On July 11, 2016 Columbus City Council authorized the modification of the e-payment contract on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire in ordinance 1727-2016. The City Treasurer now wishes to modify its contract for e-payment services to include the Department of Public Service.
Emergency action is requested in order that the contract may be executed so that e-payment services can be extended to the customers of the Department of Public Service without delay.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for these services are budgeted and available within the Department of Public Service 2016 budget appropriations.
Contract Compliance: First Data Government Solutions 582582959, expiration 6/20/18.
Title
To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for city wide e-payment services with First Data Government Solution...
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