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CC - Approval of a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with Safety Research Consultants, Inc. for Solid Waste Safety Training Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $267,000 with an Option to Extend for Two Additional One-Year Terms in an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed $89,000 Annually.
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Meeting Date: July 13, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Kim Braun/PW
Phone Number: 310-253-6421
Fiscal Impact: Yes [x] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [x]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [x] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/08/2020);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (07/02/2020)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a three-year professional services agreement with Safety Research Consultants, Inc. for Solid Waste Safety Training Services in an amount not-to-exceed $267,000 with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms in an additional amount not-to-exceed $89,000 annually.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Culver City's Public Works Department, Environmental Programs & Operations Division (EPO) operates an in-house waste management service for its residents and businesses. EPO staffs approximately 50 employees that collect waste, recycling, organics, bulky items and construction and demolition debris daily. In addition, Culver City operates a 500 ton per day transfer station. Vehicles used by staff to collect materials are front loaders, automated side loaders, rear loaders, roll-off trucks, scout vehicles, stake bed vehicles, bucket loaders and fork lifts.
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