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File #: 1324-2019    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/6/2019 In control: Public Utilities Committee
On agenda: 6/10/2019 Final action: 6/14/2019
Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing service agreement with Safex, Inc. for the DPU Hazardous Energy Control Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $100,000.00 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)
Attachments: 1. 1324-2019 Financial Coding, 2. 1324-2019 Info Form
Explanation

1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to renew a service agreement with Safex, Inc. for the DPU Hazardous Energy Control Project. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to continue a professional services agreement with Safex for Professional Services for the Hazardous Energy Control Procedure Audit and Update. These services shall include, but are not limited to, audit planning, conduct facility audits, develop audit reports, and update or develop control procedures.

The Department of Public Utilities manages many facilities under the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD), Division of Water (DOW) and the Division of Power (DOP), including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, electrical substation, electrical vaults and other similar industrial facilities. DPU desires to audit the hazardous energy control procedures at each of the Division’s facilities.

The City will request a task order from the consultant as necessary work is identified. The task order submitted will include a detailed scope of work, direct and indirect costs, task schedule, estimated hours, personnel categories required with labor rates, and reimbursable expenses. After negotiation and upon acceptance by the City, the consultant shall commence work. The Engineer shall provide such professional services as may be necessary to accomplish the work required to be performed and shall at the firm’s cost, furnish all necessary competent personnel, equipment, and materials to perform the work.

Planning Area: 99

Project Modification Information:
1.1 Amount of additional funds to be expended: $100,000.00

Original Contract $ 450,000.00
Renewal 1 (current) $ 100,000.00
Renewal 2 (expected 2020) $ 270,000.00
Renewal 3 (expected 2021) $ 150,000.00
Renewal 4 (expected 2022) $ 100,000.00
Renewal 5 (expected 2023) $ 100,000.00
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