HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0050) M&C 19-0054City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/20/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0054
LOG NAME: 23CITY FACILITIES HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Tradebe Environmental Services, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00 Per Year for Packaging,
Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous, Special and Solid Waste Generated by the City (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with Tradebe Environmental Services, Inc. for packaging,
transportation, and disposal of hazardous, special, and solid waste generated by the City, with a contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00 per
year with four one-year renewal options.
DISCUSSION:
This contract provides disposal services for wastes generated by City operations to meet federal and state requirements for wastes that cannot be
disposed of by traditional solid waste methods. Materials for disposal under this contract include, but are not limited to, solvents, thinners, paints,
pesticides, contaminated automotive fluids, acids/bases, printer/copier chemicals, and soil or absorbent materials contaminated with spilled
chemicals.
A Request for Proposals was advertised on April 21, 2019. Responses were submitted by four firms on May 23, 2019. Submittals from each of
the four firms were reviewed and rated based on price and capabilities, qualifications, and experience of the bidders. Tradebe Environmental
Services, Inc. was selected as the firm that would provide the best value to the City in accordance with Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government
Code.
An additional $430,000 has been appropriated to the Environmental Protection Fund so that there will be available funding to cover the spending
authority for this contract. Because this contract crosses fiscal years, the estimated expense for FY2019 is $5,000-$8,000 with the remaining
being expensed in FY2020.
RENEWAL OPTIONS — This contract may be renewed for up to four successive one-year terms at the City's option. Renewal may be effected by
notice in writing by the City Manager, or his designee, to the contractor within 30 days of the expiration of the prior term. This action does not
require specific City Council approval, provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the
renewal term.
M/WBE OFFICE - A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Department and approved by the M/WBE
Office, in accordance with the BIDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services from source(s) where subcontracting or supplier
opportunities are negligible.This contract serves the entire City.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The approval of this action provides purchasing authority up to the $150,000.00 annually, as specified. The Director of Finance certifies that funds
are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Environmental Protection Fund and that Code Compliance has the
responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Brandon Bennett 6345
Additional Information Contact: Cody Whittenburg 5455