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Memo
To: Brian McDougal, City Manager
From: Lawrence Baker, Director of Code Enforcement/Inspections �''�`�`✓
Date: May 15, 2015
Re: P. R. NO. 18999 — AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AND FINAL YEAR
RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH TOTAL SAFETY U. S., INC. OF
NEDERLAND, TEXAS, FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00, 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. 18999
authorizing the second and final year renewal of the contract with Total Safety U. S., Inc.,in a not
to exceed amount of $25,000.00. 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. 13-230 on May 14, 2013.
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 14-222, the City of Port
Arthur approved a one-year renewal of said contract until (June 10, 2015).
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. 18999, thereby authorizing
the second and final year renewal of the contract with Total Safety U. S., Inc., in a not to exceed
amount of$25,000.00. The contractor will submit proof of insurance.
ASR
P. R. No. 18999
05/13/15 ASR
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AND
FINAL YEAR RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH
TOTAL SAFETY, U. S., INC. OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS,
FOR ASBESTOS AND LEAD ABATEMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES, IN A NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $25,000.00, TO BE CHARGED TO
ACCOUNT NO. 001-1052-517.59-00 (GENERAL FUND).
WHEREAS,per Resolution No. 13-230,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,per Resolution 14-222,the City of Port Arthur approved the first year renewal of said contract
until (June 10,2015);and
WHEREAS,we expect to use the services of Total Safety for the Commercial Disaster grant;and
WHEREAS,the City desires to renew the contract for asbestos and lead abatement consulting services with
Total Safety U. S., Inc., for the second and final year,in a not to exceed amount of$25,000.00.
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 year renewal (until June 10, 2016) of the
contract with Total Safety U. S., Inc. of Nederland,Texas,in a not to exceed amount of$25,000.00.
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 26th day of May,A.D.,2015,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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