FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance
SUBJECT:
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SAFETY SHOWER AND EYEWASH STATIONS MODIFICATIONS, SPECIFICATION NO. S-2024-631
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a General Services Contract to Zeco, Inc. for Safety Shower and Eyewash Stations Non-Compliance Resolution, per Specification No. S-2024-631, for a total amount not to exceed $209,440; and
B. Approve a contingency of $20,944 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) uses safety showers and eyewash stations throughout Reclamation Plant Nos. 1 and 2 for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body for immediate emergency use. OC San requires all safety showers and eyewash stations to meet the standard requirements of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.151(c) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
RELEVANT STANDARDS
• Commitment to safety & reducing risk in all operations
• Provide a safe and collegial workplace
PROBLEM
During a recent annual system inspection, several safety shower and eyewash stations were found to be non-compliant by ANSI standards.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Approve the General Services Contract with Zeco, Inc. to modify all identified non-compliant safety showers and eyewash stations for compliance in accordance with OSHA and ANSI Standards.
TIMING CONCERNS
N/A
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Without the general services contract for safety shower and eyewash stations, OC San will be unable to ensure compliance with the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A Notice of Inviting Bids was issued on July 24, 2024, via PlanetBids. Bids were due on August 21, 2024. OC San received two responsive bids with Zeco, Inc. being the lowest bidder with their price being confirmed by them immediately after bids close.
The following is a list of the firms who submitted a bid.
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Company Name |
Bid |
Determination |
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Zeco, Inc. |
$ 209,440 |
Responsive/Responsible |
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Pro-Craft Construction, Inc. |
$1,498,000 |
Responsive/Responsible |
Engineer’s Estimate: $ 140,000
Based on these results, staff recommends awarding the General Services Contract to Zeco, Inc. The term of this General Services Contract will begin upon effective date of the Notice to Proceed.
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This request complies with the authority levels of OC San’s Purchasing Ordinance. This item has been budgeted (Budget FY 2024-25 and 2025-26, Section 6, Page 16, Repair & Maintenance) and the budget is sufficient for the recommended action.
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Date of Approval |
Contract Amount |
Contingency |
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11/06/2024 |
$209,440 |
20,944 (10%) |
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package:
• General Services Contract