S30-L23296-A3 – Approve an amending ordinance to increase the maximum contract amount from $6,801,114.19 to $8,501,392.74 for Contract No. 4600010773 between SET Environmental, Inc. and the City of Houston for handling and disposal of hazardous materials for various departments.
Specific Explanation:
The City Purchasing Agent recommends that City Council approve an amending ordinance to increase the maximum contract amount from $6,801,114.19 to $8,501,392.74 to the contract between SET Environmental, Inc. and the City of Houston for handling and disposal of hazardous materials for Houston Airport System, Solid Waste Management, Public Works & Engineering, Houston Police, Parks & Recreation and Houston Fire Departments.
The contract was awarded on February 23, 2011 by Ordinance No. 2011-142 for a three-year term, with two one-year options in the original amount of $2,501,454.19; on September 7, 2011, by Ordinance No. 2011-782 the maximum contract amount was increased from $2,501,454.19 to $4,501,454.19; on November 7, 2012 by Ordinance No. 2012-0944 the maximum contract was increased from $4,501,454.19 to $6,801,114.19 and the contract term extended from March 7, 2016 to March 6, 2018. Expenditures as of November 2, 2015 totaled $5,450,608.09. The current increase is due to the cleanup of radiologic materials from a roadside ditch with an estimated cost of $1,500,000.00. Therefore, the increase will offset the usage rate and allow other departments to continue their respective cleanups or disposal of hazardous waste.
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, and transportation necessary to contain spills; screen, remove and dispose of contaminated soils, asbestos and lead materials, drums, barrels, transformers or other containers; and all other services required in accordance with all applicable local, State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to solid and liquid hazardous waste handling, transportation, storage and disposal.
This contract was awarded as a goal-oriented contract with an 11% M/WBE participation goal, and the contractor is currently achieving 11.37%. The Mayor’s Office of Business Opportunity will continue to monitor this contract to ensure maximum M/WBE participation.
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Calvin D. Wells, City Purchasing Agent Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division