FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources
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APPROVE A CONTINGENCY INCREASE TO EXISTING SERVICE CONTRACT FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve a contingency increase of $35,000 (in addition to the original contingency of $19,200 for a total contingency of $54,200, in addition to the original contract amount of $192,000) to the Service Contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., Specification No. S-2017-841, for hazardous waste services, for the remainder of the contract term ending June 30, 2020.
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) utilizes Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (CHES), a third-party California registered, EPA permitted, hazardous waste disposal service provider, to perform routine collection, manifesting, off-site transportation, inspection, recordkeeping, hazardous waste disposal, and emergency spill response for the two treatment plant facilities. Services are provided weekly, with manifesting, transportation, and disposal services provided quarterly in accordance with regulatory requirements.
The Hazardous Waste Disposal Services contract with CHES was approved by the Board in 2017 for a one-year performance period, with up to four (4) one-year renewals. There are two (2) remaining one-year renewal options available.
Staff requests approval of contingency to the service contract with CHES ending June 30, 2020, as described herein, to ensure continued compliance with hazardous waste disposal requirements.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* CA Government Code: Title 22, Division 4.5 Environmental Health Standards for Management of Hazardous Waste
* Protect Orange County Sanitation District assets
* Commitment to safety & reducing risk in all operations
PROBLEM
The current contract term with ...
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