Explanation
Background: The Director of Recreation and Parks seeks the authority to utilize the mobile game rental services of Direct Instructional Support Systems, Inc. for attendees of Cap City Nights. The contract is for a period of four (4) months beginning June 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020 subject to approval of contract by the Columbus City Council.
This legislation authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Direct Instructional Support Systems, Inc., dba SuperGames, and will further authorize the expenditure of $57,645.00 to compensate the contractor for services rendered in conjunction with Cap City Nights festivals. The competitive bid process would not be conducive to fulfilling the needs of the city since Direct Instructional Support Systems Inc. is the only organization in central Ohio that provides these mobile gaming services. Therefore, competitive bidding requirements are being waived.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this ordinance is made available from the Columbus Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, $57,645.00.
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested so that there is no delay in services provided by Direct Instructional Support Systems.Bid Waiver Justification: SuperGames provides recreational apparatus for Cap City Nights Festivals such as zip lines and many different types of inflatable structures. We are committed to finding the best cost to provide this service. Through diligent searches the past few years we have not found any other vendor with the capacity to accommodate our need.
Principal Parties:
Direct Instructional Support Systems Inc.
6580 Huntley Rd.
Columbus, OH 43224
614-846-8946 (Phone)
31-1209814
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Direct Instructional Support Systems, Inc., dba SuperGames, for mobile game rental services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the exp...
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