Title
Decontamination Services Contracts - RFP-24-0093 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52697) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contracts 160992, 160977, and 160976 with Kary Environmental Services, Inc.; GrayMar Environmental Services, LLC; and Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. to provide decontamination and disposal services for departments citywide. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $7,524,000.
Report
Summary
These contracts provide decontamination and disposal services for the City on an as-needed basis. City departments have seen a rise in service calls for decontamination, particularly for unsheltered encampments, which are often isolated and unscheduled. These contracts also cover routine services such as crime scene clean-up, evidence drying rooms, sanitation of EMS medical equipment, pressure washing of city premises, and safe disposal of bio-hazardous materials. These contracts are essential to ensure public health, safety, and regulatory compliance by providing a timely and professional response to hazardous conditions. The overall spend has increased due to higher service demands within City departments.
Contract Term
The contract terms remain unchanged, ending on June 15, 2029.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $7,524,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contracts will not exceed $11,524,000. Funds are available in the various departments' operating budgets.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
• Decontamination Services Contract - RFP-24-0093 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-50957) on June 12, 2024.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Finance Department.