Explanation
BACKGROUND: The City of Columbus currently contracts with Stericycle, Inc. for the provision of infectious waste disposal services for its various clinics. Disposal services include providing the necessary boxes, bags, and ties, pick up and transport services, destruction and disposal of the waste, and manifest reporting with destruction certification. The original purchase order (PO003541) was established March 10, 2016 using Health Special Revenue funds. This ordinance authorizes a modification and $4,200.00 increase to the current contract for the period through February 28, 2017. This additional support is needed for the ongoing infectious waste disposal from Columbus Public Health clinics.
Total amount of this modification: $4,200.00
Total contract amount including this modification: $20,700.00
The contract compliance no. for Stericycle is 363640402. Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delays in providing program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This contract is funded by the Health Special Revenue Fund, and is contingent on Ordinance No. 2863-2016.
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify and increase a contract with Stericycle, Inc. for the provision of infectious waste disposal services for the period through February 28, 2017; to authorize the expenditure of $4,200.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,200.00)
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WHEREAS, Columbus Public Health has a need for infectious waste disposal services; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure continued service provisions, it is necessary to modify and increase a contract with Stericycle, Inc. for the provision of additional infectious waste disposal services; and
WHEREAS, the contract period is through February 28, 2017; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Health Department in that it is immediately necessary to modify and increase this contract to avoid any delay in services, for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Health is hereby authorized and directed to modify and increase a contract with Stericycle, Inc. (PO003541) for the provision of infectious waste disposal services, for the period through February 28, 2017.
SECTION 2. That to pay the cost of said modification and increase, the expenditure of $4,200.00 is hereby authorized from the Health Special Revenue Fund, Fund No. 2250, Department of Health 50, Division No. 5001, Object Class 03, Main Account 63050, Program HE004, Section 3 500110, Section 4 HE18.
SECTION 3. That this contract modification is made pursuant to Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.