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Resolution to Approve Professional Services Agreement with Marine Pollution Control, Inc. for Emergency Spill Response Services (Not-to-Exceed $50,000.00)
Memorandum
Your approval is requested for a Professional Services Agreement for emergency spill response services with Marine Pollution Control, Inc.
The Federal Clean Water Act prohibits discharge of polluting material into Waters of the State, which include the Huron River and the seven creeks that flow through portions of the city. The City of Ann Arbor's stormwater system serves as a direct conduit to these waters and as such, any spill of fuel, oil, grease, paint or other polluting materials that has the potential to affect water quality must be immediately contained and removed. The City of Ann Arbor does not have the resources to contain and remediate large spills (>25 gallons). Thus, having a contract with an environmental remediation company is necessary to ensure immediate response during a spill event.
In November 2014, the City issued a request for proposals (RFP 917) to provide emergency spill response services to multiple City Units for a 12-month period. Three proposals were received and were evaluated for company location and response time, level of service offered, equipment inventory and hourly rates. Marine Pollution Control, Inc., located in Detroit, MI was selected as the most qualified firm to perform this work. Marine Pollution Control, Inc. is in close proximity to Ann Arbor, offers a full range of cleanup services, and has a proven history of high quality, cost-effective spill response. The contract is structured with a not-to-exceed limit of $50,000.00, and no minimum required expenditures.
It is recommended that City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement with Marine Pollution Control, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000.00, as the company selected to provide Emergency Spill Response Services through the Systems Planning Unit for FY15 and FY...
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