Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Board of Health to modify and increase the contract for interpretation services with Universe Technical Translation Inc. by $48,000.00 for an amount not to exceed $68,000.00 and Vocalink Inc. by $100,000.00 for an amount not to exceed $130,000.00. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increased need for document translation, and telephone interpretation services. Columbus Public Health provides interpretation and translation services for persons with limited English proficiency who receive public health services from Columbus Public Health. These services will be provided at Columbus Public Health’s facility located at 240 Parsons Avenue, and throughout the City of Columbus in conjunction with public health services when required. The contract period is from April 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020.
This ordinance is needed to modify by increasing the contract with Universe Technical Translation Inc. in the amount of $48,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $68,000.00 and Vocalink Inc. by $100,000.00 for an amount not to exceed $130,000.00. This modification is needed to continue document translation/interpretation services to CPH clients.
Emergency action is requested for this contract in order to ensure Columbus Public Health has document translation/interpretation services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for these contracts ($148,000.00) is budgeted within the CARES ACT Treasury Fund, Fund No. 2207.
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To authorize the Board of Health to modify and increase an existing contract for document translation services with Universe Technical Translation Inc., and telephone interpretation services with Vocalink Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $148,000.00 from the CARES ACT Treasury Fund for said contracts; and to declare an emergency. ($148,000.00)
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WHEREAS, a need exists for document interpretation and translation services for persons with limited English profic...
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