Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute a planned contract modification with Engage Public Affairs, LLC in an amount up to $581,485.00 for the continued provision of various professional services related to the Smart City Challenge, a collaborative effort by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Vulcan, Inc., seeking to “create a fully integrated, first-of-its kind city that uses data, technology and creativity to shape how people and goods move in the future.”
On June 23, 2016, the USDOT awarded the City of Columbus up to $40 million in federal funds and Vulcan awarded the City up to $10 million in funding to assist in implementation of the City’s proposal to demonstrate how advanced data and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies and applications can be used to reduce congestion, keep travelers safe, protect the environment, respond to climate change, connect underserved communities, and support economic vitality.
Pursuant to Ordinance 1900-2016, the Department of Public Service initiated a procurement effort that resulted in the award and execution of a professional services contract with Engage Public Affairs, LLC in the amount of up to $125,000.00 for the provision of communication and outreach services related to the Smart City Challenge.
The purpose of this planned contract modification is to allow for the continuation of requisite services by Engage Public Affairs for the next contract task. Due to the nature of the USDOT grant reimbursements, professional support for the Smart City Challenge Program will be awarded in annual funding phases. Additional contract modifications are expected on an annual or task basis throughout the four-year Smart City Challenge funding period.
Original contract amount: $125,000.00 (Ord. 1900-2016, PO021687)
Total of Modification No. 1: $581,485.00
Contract amount including all modifications: $70...
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