File #: 2025-4228    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Status: Final
File created: 4/2/2025 In control: OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
On agenda: 5/7/2025 Final action:
Title: SAFETY SHOWER AND EYEWASH STATIONS INSPECTIONS AND TESTING, SPECIFICATION NO. S-2025-669BD
Sponsors: Riaz Moinuddin
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. Letter of Protest - Zeco, Inc., 3. OC San Protest Response Letter - Zeco, Inc., 4. General Services Contract, S-2025-669BD
FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance

SUBJECT:

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SAFETY SHOWER AND EYEWASH STATIONS INSPECTIONS AND TESTING, SPECIFICATION NO. S-2025-669BD
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION

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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:

A. Receive and file Zeco, Inc. protest statement dated April 2, 2025;

B. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District's Protest Response letter dated April 16, 2025;

C. Approve a General Services Contract to Haws Corporation for Safety Shower and Eyewash Stations Inspections and Testing, Specification No. S-2025-669BD, for a total amount not to exceed $224,594; and

D. Approve a contingency of $33,689 (15%).
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BACKGROUND

The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) maintains over 360 safety showers and eyewash stations across both Reclamation Plant No. 1 and Reclamation Plant No. 2. To maintain compliance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and preserve its Voluntary Protection Program status, OC San requires regular inspections of all safety showers and eyewash stations.

RELEVANT STANDARDS

* Comply with ANSI Z358.1-2014
* Ensure the public's money is wisely spent
* Commitment to safety & reducing risk in all operations

PROBLEM

To remain in compliance with ANSI standards, safety showers and eyewash stations must undergo weekly inspections.

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Approve a General Services Contract with Haws Corporation for weekly and annual inspections of all safety showers and eyewash stations to ensure compliance with ANSI standards. The General Services Contract will also cover necessary corrective actions for any identified non-compliance issues.

TIMING CONCERNS

Delaying approval of this General Services Contract may lead to safety and compliance issues for OC San. Immediate action is required to ensure that all safety showers and eyewash stations remain compliant with ANSI...

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