Report Prepared by: Janet German, Secretary III, Fire Dept.
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SUBJECT: Approval of Two Agreements for Professional Services with Tait Environmental Services, Inc., for a Commodities Flow Study and a Community Risk Assessment Plan and Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement Which May Be Waived For Professional Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving two agreements for professional services with Tait Environmental Services, Inc., for a Commodities Flow Study and a Community Risk Assessment Plan. The work will be paid for by Cal OES Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Program grant funds ($55,000) that the City Council accepted on October 16, 2017. Also considers waiving the competitive bidding requirement as the work being performed is a professional service.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement for $29,694 with Tait Environmental Services, Inc. for a Commodities Flow Study; and,
B. Approving a Professional Services Agreement for $14,951 with Tait Environmental Services, Inc. for a Community Risk Assessment Plan; and,
C. Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by Staff; or
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for further evaluation.
AUTHORITY
MMC Title 3, Chapter 3.04, Article III. - Purchases over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
? 3.04.210 - Exemptions from competitive bidding may be authorized for professional services.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public Safety, as provided for in the 2017-18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
On October 16, 2017, the City Council accepted a $55,000 grant award through the 2017-18 Grant Cycle under the Cal OES Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Planning Sub-Grant Pr...
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