Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to waive the request for proposal requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 and enter into a professional services contract with Gans, Gans and Associates in an amount up to $50,000.00 for the purpose of providing employee recruiting services and leading a national search for the position of Assistant Director of Housing.
Gans, Gans and Associates specializes in recruiting professionals and executives within the housing industry. In order to attract a highly qualified professional, we are using the expertise and services of Gans, Gans and Associates to perform a national search.
Contract Compliance: the vendor number is 031214 and contract compliance is pending.
Waiver of Request for Proposal Requirements: A waiver of the request for proposal requirements outlined in Columbus City Code Chapter 329 is being requested to contract with a firm that specializes in recruiting housing industry professionals and executives.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available in the Fund 2237 (Neighborhood Economic Development fund).
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested in order to fill the position as quickly as possible so the department can begin addressing the housing issues that have arisen because of COVID-19.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a professional services contract with Gans, Gans and Associates in an amount up to $50,000.00 for the purpose of providing employee recruiting services and leading a national search for the position of Assistant Director of Housing; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $50,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting December 15, 2020; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the department desires to work w...
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