FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
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REBUILD SHOP FUME EXTRACTOR INSTALLATION AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. FE19-12
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Rebuild Shop Fume Extractor Installation at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE19-12;
B. Award a Construction Contract to RAN Enterprises, Inc. for Rebuild Shop Fume Extractor Installation at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE19-12, for an amount not to exceed $217,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $21,700 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
Orange County Sanitation District's (OC San) Maintenance Division uses the Rebuild Shop at Plant No.?1 for repairs of heavy equipment, welding, and fabrication of new equipment and parts. Welding is conducted at three locations within the building and requires a fume hood and duct work to protect staff from fumes generated during welding.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Comply with California Public Contract Code Section 20103.8, award construction contract to lowest responsive, responsible bidder
* Provide a safe and collegial workplace
PROBLEM
The Rebuild Shop currently uses two portable fume extractors for welding. The capacity of the portable fume extractors is insufficient to cover all three welding areas. The portable extractors require precise placement when connecting to the welding points. Frequent starts and stops are required to adjust the fume nozzle placement to maintain effective fume capture.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Award a Construction Contract for Rebuild Shop Fume Extractor Installation at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE19-12 to RAN Enterprises, Inc. The improved fume capture system will improve worker safety and work productivity.
TIMING CONCERNS
The current safety and productivity problems that the project addresses will continue until the work is complete...
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