Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation allows for the expenditure of funds for the Roof Replacement Program from the Housing Preservation Bond Fund. This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to contract with various contractors that provide roof replacement services to low and moderate-income households in Columbus and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. The companies responded to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ006357). Five contractors responded but three withdrew due to the requirement that they work solely on Roof Replacement and not other Home Repair Programs.
The Housing Preservation Bond Fund represents the City's commitment to the preservation of housing units for very-low, low and moderate-income individuals.
The Housing Division issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) SA-005831. The RFP allowed those who submitted to propose prices for routine emergency mechanical services and stated that multiple contracts would be awarded based on a negotiated rate, therefore, a waiver of competitive bidding is requested.
Emergency action is requested in order to continue to provide vital program services without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This ordinance authorizes $800,000.00 in Housing Preservation Bond funds to contract with contractors to provide for the Roof Replacement Program.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to contract with various contractors that provide roof replacement services to low and moderate-income households in Columbus, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code Chapter 329; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Development, Housing Division desires to administer the Housing Preservation Bond Fund to allow for the expenditure of funds for the Roof Replacement Program; and
WHEREAS, these monies will be used to provide roof replacement services necessary to preserve the supply of decen...
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