FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
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PROFESSIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a sole source Professional Consultant Services Agreement with John J. Preston, Specification No. SSJ 2468, to perform professional risk management consulting services for the Orange County Sanitation District, which includes overseeing property and general liability loss control and setting loss control requirements on public bids and contracts, risk transfer, loss prevention, and risk reduction in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per year, for a term of one year beginning December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2022; with up to two (2) one-year renewal options.
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) entered into an agreement with John J. Preston in December 2019 to provide risk management consulting services. Previously, OC San contracted with Keenan and Associates (Keenan) to provide these services. OC San had an existing relationship with John J. Preston through Keenan providing risk management consulting services. Staff has worked with the consultant to proactively review and provide regular updates and make recommendations regarding risk management, including insurance performance and renewals.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Commitment to safety & reducing risk in all operations
PROBLEM
The current agreement with John J. Preston ends on November 30, 2021. OC San will be without professional risk management personnel during the evaluation of the program and its management as of this date. This scenario will expose OC San to greater risk and potential liability.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Approve a sole source Professional Consultant Services Agreement with John J. Preston in accordance with Ordinance No. OC SAN-56.
TIMING CONCERNS
The existing agreement ends November 30, 2021.
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