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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 52599-R6CSC No. 52599-R6 CITY OF FORT WORTH REQUEST TO EXERCISE RENEWAL OPTION June 9, 2025 Texas Excavation Safety Services, Inc. d/b/a Texas 811 Attn: Chris Stovall 1410 E. Renner Rd., Suite 100 Richardson, Texas 75082 Re: Contract Renewal Notice — R6 Contract No. CSC No. 52599 Renewal Term: June 30, 2025 to July 1, 2026 Renewal Amount: Up to $225,000.00 The City of Fort Worth has been a member of the Texas 811 program under City Secretary Contract No. 52599 since 2019.On May 13, 2025, the Fort Worth City Council authorized funding for up to six additional terms (M&C 25-0406). This letter is to inform you that the City is renewing its membership in the Texas 811 program for 2025-2026 cycle. All other terms and conditions of the membership, as amended, remain unchanged. Please acknowledge the City's continued membership in the Texas 811 program by signing and returning the second page of this letter to the undersigned. Please log onto PeopleSoft Purchasing at httD://fortworthtexas.Qov/purchasinQ to insure that your company information is correct and up-to-date. If you have any questions concerning this Contract Renewal Notice, please contact me at the telephone number listed below. Sincerely, Regina Jones Regina Jones Contract Compliance Specialist 817-392-8277 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Contract Renewal Page 1 of 2 CITY OF FORT WORTH op�i By: 06/24/2025 Name: Jesica McEachem Title: Assistant City Manager APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Chris-i-ooher f artier By: Christopher Harclrer (Jun 23, 2025 08:27 CDT) Name: Chris Harder 4Il4 Title: Water Director aFFOR>nap �md ATTES� aaa� nEop544p By. 06/24/2025 Name: Jannette Goodall Title: City Secretary Texas Excavation Safety Systems, Inc. d/b/a Texas811 Fa07- By: ...: - Name: Chris Stovall Title: President & CEO CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. By: Reg&a Name: Regina Jones Title: Contract Compliance Specialist APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: Douglas Black (Jun 24, 2025 10:52 CDT) Name: Doug Black Title: Assistant City Attorney CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: M&C: 25-0406 Date Approved:5/13/25 Form 1295 Certification No.: N/A OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Contract Renewal Page 2 of 2 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Create New From This M&C DATE: 5/13/2025 REFERENCE NO.. CODE: P TYPE Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas FoR , H **M&C 25- LOG NAME: 60PHONE-CALL 0406 NOTIFICATION SERVICES CONSENT PUBLIC NO HEARING: SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize a Sole Source Agreement with Texas Excavation Safety Systems, Inc. d/b/a Texas 811 for Underground Construction One -Call Notification Center Services for the Water Department in an Annual Amount of $225,000.00 with Five (5) One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize Execution of a Sole Source Agreement with Texas Excavation Safety Systems, Inc., d/b/aTexas 811 for underground construction one -call notification center services for the Water Department in an annual amount of $225,000.00 with five (5) one-year renewal options for the same annual amount. DISCUSSION: The purpose of the Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize execution of a Sole Source Agreement with Texas Excavation Safety Systems, Inc., d/b/a Texas 811 for underground construction one -call notification center services for the Water Department in a annual amount of $225,000.00. Established under the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act (Texas-1997), a "one - call" underground construction safety and underground facility damage prevention notification system provides excavators and other underground construction operators, such as those conducting underground boring activities, with the capability of making only one call prior to excavation, whereby all subscribing utility companies with underground lines in the area receive notice of a planned excavation. An underground utility owner/operator is then given the opportunity to physically locate and mark the location of its underground lines, to help an excavator or underground construction operator avoid accidental damage. The City of Fort Worth Water Department has utilized a one -call notification service since 2009. Over the last 12 months, there have been 162,501 locate requests. Texas 811 is the sole provider in the state. The City maintains over 8,000 miles of water mains and sewer mains. Protecting this infrastructure from damage caused by excavation and underground construction activity is essential to public health and safety. Utilizing a one -call notification center services has been beneficial in minimizing conflicts and associated damage to water and sewer assets from excavation and underground construction activity. BID ADVERTISEMENT - This procurement is exempt from the competitive bidding requirements as provided for under Section 252.022(7) of the Texas Local Government Code because Texas 811 is the sole provider of one -call notification center services in Texas. PRICE ANALYSIS - The Water Department staff reviewed the proposed price and certified that it is fair and reasonable. M/WBE OFFICE - A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Purchasing Division and approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance with the M/WBE or BDE Ordinance, because the M/WBE Waiver is based on the sole source information provided to the M/WBE Office by the Purchasing Division Buyer. AGREEMENT TERMS - Upon City Council approval, this Agreement will begin on July 1, 2025. RENEWAL OPTIIONS - This Agreement may be renewed for up to five (5) successive one-year terms at the City's option. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient fund to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal term. apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33268&counciIdate=5/13/2025 1/2 M&C Review Funding is budgeted in the Other Contractual Services account within the Water & Sewer Fund for the Water Department, as appropriated. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the recommendations, funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Fund and that prior to an expenditure being made, the Water Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. TO Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) FROM Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) Submitted for Citv Manager's Office bv: Jesica McEachern (5804) Originating Department Head: Chris Harder (5020) Additional Information Contact: Chris Harder (5020) ATTACHMENTS 60PHONE-CALL NOTIFICATION SERVICES funds availabilitv.rndf (CFW Internal) Executed (SS One Call Notification Services)Waiver-NS.odf (CFW Internal) FID TABLE TEXAS 811 FY25.xlsx (CFW Internal) apps.cfwnet.org/council_Packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33268&councildate=5/13/2025 2/2