Recommendation:
Enact an ordinance approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Training Services for George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and setting a maximum contract amount of $1,500,000.00.
Specific Explanation:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is to provide Aircraft and Fire Fighting (ARFF) training classes for newly assigned Houston Fire Department (HFD) firefighters and to perform annual recertification of current personnel. Approval of these classes will ensure that ARFF personnel meet the minimum training requirement mandated by Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139. This agreement is for five years in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00.
This specialized training will be conducted by TEEX, a nationally recognized certifying organization that conducts FAR 139 training. TEEX has successfully provided training services to Houston Airport System ARFF personnel since 1999. TEEX shall provide all labor, material and supervision, including Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) certified instructors. Necessary training include Initial TCFP ARFF Certification, live fire ARFF training, rescue tool training, and Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Trainer (MAFT) operation training.
M/WBE Participation:
A 0% goal document has been approved for this contract.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in FY2021 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
Director's Signature:
___________________ ________________________
Mario C. Diaz Andy Icken
Houston Airport System Chief Development Officer
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2021
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Airport System
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$300,000.00
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$1,200,000.00
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$1,500,000.000
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