Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with RAMA Consulting Group, Inc.for the Blueprint Columbus Community Outreach 2019 Project, CIP 650004-100003. The services provided in the Blueprint Columbus Community Outreach project consist of supporting the implementation of Blueprint Columbus in multiple project areas. This work includes educating and informing residents about the Blueprint problems being addressed; providing adequate notification of the work being performed; advising the City regarding residents’ concerns; and providing training or additional support for contractors, City field staff and other staff as needed. Future modifications / renewals are planned.
2. PROCUREMENT: The Department of Public Utilities issued a Request for Proposals (RFP’s) on February 12, 2019 pursuant to the overall requirements of City Code Section 329 in order to solicit proposals for community outreach to support implementation of Blueprint Columbus in three project areas. Three proposals were received and reviewed, and it was determined that the proposal submitted by Rama Consulting Group, Inc. would best meet the needs of the Department of Public Utilities.
3. PROJECT TIMELINE: Approximate one year (365 days) depending on project area. The Consultant shall be responsible for outreach services in the following Blueprint project areas:
· Clintonville 1: Q3 2019 - Q2 2021
· Old Beechwold: Q3 2019 - Q2 2021
· N Linden 1: Q3 2019 - Q2 2021
· Hilltop 1/Miller Kelton: Q3 2019 - Q2 2021
· 5th X NW/Hilltop 4: Q4 2020 - Q2 2021
· Clintonville 3: Q4 2020 - Q2 2021
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested at this time.
5. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 20-4647970 | MBE | Exp. 3/31/2021 | Vendor # 001370
6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Administration of the Blueprint Community Outreach contract ensures community input is received and utilized to design ...
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