Explanation
Background Information: This legislation authorizes the Director of Human Resources to enter into contract with Mount Carmel Health Systems / Occupational Health for health and physical fitness testing services for the Divisions of Police and Fire in the amount of $1,137,863; the Division of Police portion totals $223,110 and the Division of Fire portion totals $914,753.00. This contract was re-bid for the first time in five years and this ordinance represents the first of a five year contract, from March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. Following the fifth year, the contract allows for three one year extensions if all parties are in agreement. Every year the contract renewal is subject to available appropriation and funding.
The health and physical fitness program is part of the current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Columbus and Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #9 and the City of Columbus and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local #67. The intent of the program is to ensure the overall general health and fitness of police officers and fire fighters.
Originally, 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 Police and the Division of Fire.
Bid Information: A request for proposal for both the Division of Police and the Division of Fire for this contract (RFQ 002701) was opened September 27, 2016. Two responses were received: one from The Ohio State University and the other from Mount Carmel Health Systems/ Occupational Health. The responses were evaluated by a committee consisting of personnel from the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Human Resources. An evaluation was completed based on defined criteria included in the RFP as well as relevant requirements of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329. The committee unanimously recommended the contract be...
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