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Memo
To: Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager
From: Darlene-Thomas-Pierre,Director of Inspections &Code Compliance
Date: October 29, 2018
Re: P. R. NO. 20503 — AUTHORIZING THE SECOND RENEWAL OF THE
CONTRACT WITH TOTAL SAFETY U. S., INC. OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS,
FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES TO BE CHARGED
TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1052-517.59-00, (GENERAL FUND)
COMMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R. No. 20503
authorizing the second and final year renewal of the contract with Total Safety U. S., Inc. Total
Safety has demonstrated that they have the professional staff and the ability to provide the City
of Port Arthur outstanding abatement consultant services. In addition they are qualified and
capable to provide other air monitoring services.
BACKGROUND: The existing contract was approved by Resolution No. 16-241 on September
3, 2016. The contractor has been providing good service and has met the terms of their contract
with the City. Total Safety's response and services have been commendable. This contract is
necessary for asbestos abatement for the public's health and safety. We expect to use the services
of Total Safety for the Commercial Disaster grant when the work begins; per Resolution 17-283,
the City of Port Arthur approved a one-year renewal of said contract until (November 7, 2018).
BUDGET AND REVENUE IMPACT: Acceptance of this recommendation will not require a
budget amendment. Funds are available in Account No. 001-1052-517.59-00 (General Fund).
STAFF LEVEL IMPACT: Acceptance of this recommendation will have no effect on current
staffing level.
SUMMARY: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R. No. 20503, thereby
authorizing the renewal of the contract with Total Safety U. S., Inc., The contractor will submit
proof of insurance.
ASR
P. R. No. 20503
10/29/18 DTP
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AND
FINAL YEAR RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH
TOTAL SAFETY,U.S.,INC.OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS,
FOR ASBESTOS AND LEAD ABATEMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00, TO BE CHARGED TO
ACCOUNT NO. 001-1052-517.54-00 (GENERAL FUND-
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES).
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 16-241, the City of Port Arthur awarded a one-year contract to Total
Safety U.S.,Inc.for asbestos and lead abatement consulting services,with an option to renew for two additional
one-year periods; and
WHEREAS, we expect to use the services of Total Safety for the Commercial Disaster grant; and
WHEREAS, their services are used city wide as needed; and
WHEREAS,the City desires to renew the contract for asbestos and lead abatement consulting services with
Total Safety U. S., Inc., for an additional year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS:
THAT,the City Council hereby authorizes the second and final one(1) year renewal(until November 7,
2019) of the contract with Total Safety U. S., Inc. of Port Arthur, Texas.
THAT the contractor shall sign a copy of this resolution agreeing to the terms thereof; and
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED this the 6th day of November,A.D.,2018,at a Regular Meeting
of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: MAYOR: Councilmembers:
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P. R. No. 20503
10/29/18 DTP
MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY SECRETARY CITY ATTO NEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: APPROVED FOR PURCHASING:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE PURCHASING MANAGER
AGREED TO BY TOTAL SAFETY, U. S., INC.:
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