Title
Consider and take action on a resolution ratifying an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for debris monitoring and financial recovery services (Fire Chief)
Background:
Approval of the proposed resolution will ratify a contract with Tetra Tech to provide disaster debris monitoring and financial recovery services to the City in the event of an emergency or disaster. This contract was enacted through a Notice to Proceed, by the City Manager, effective August 28, 2017 due to the arrival of Hurricane Harvey.
The Purchasing Department issued a Request for Proposal 17-042 for this service on June 5, 2017. Five (5) responses were received on July 11, 2017. The evaluation team evaluated all of the responses based on the stated criteria in the RFP. Criteria included: qualifications, experience, project methodology, prices and fees, and experience. After evaluation, Tetra Tech was determined to be qualified and able to provide debris monitoring and financial recovery services.
The services are to be paid based upon hourly rates included in the contract, and should be eligible for FEMA reimbursement. The preliminary estimate for the Tetra Tech costs related to Hurricane Harvey is $800,000. Many of these costs are eligible for reimbursement by FEMA.
CONTRACT ORIGINATION: Agreement provided by Tetra Tech, approved by the City Attorney
Attachment:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Vendor Agreement
4. Bid Tabulation
5. Notice-To-Proceed
FUNDING
{ } NOT APPLICABLE
{ x} Funds are available from Hurricane Harvey Fund Contractual Services accounts 80102800-53490 and 80102811-53490
{ } Requires Budget Amendment to transfer from Account #____________to Account # ___________________