Title
Confined Space Standby and On Call Rescue Services (Ordinance S-44179)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Kary Environmental Services, Inc., for onsite standby and on call confined space rescue services. The aggregate contract value shall not exceed $99,000. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Implementation of this contract will establish an effective onsite standby and on call confined space rescue program in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
Procurement Information
The Water Services Department issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 1718-WST-25 for Confined Space Standby and On Call Rescue Services on Aug. 14, 2017. The IFB was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. Two responsive proposals were received before the Sept. 11, 2017, deadline. Proposals included pricing matrices that demonstrated pricing options such as call service fees, minimum on call fees and hourly rates, and scheduled call fees and hourly rates.
Kary Environmental Services, Inc.: $2,646
American Rescue Concepts, LLC: $6,175
As the lowest responsible bidder, conforming in all material respects to the requirements and criteria of the solicitation, award of the contract to Kary Environmental Services is the best interest of the City.
Contract Term
This is a two year contract period beginning Jan. 1, 2018, with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value shall not exceed $99,000. Funds are available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.