City of Baltimore Operations Committee met Dec. 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
Board and Staff Discussion 10:00 – 11:30am
• 10:00 – 10:20 a.m. SY17- 18 Sustainability Report
• 10:20 – 10:35 a.m. Feasibility Study: Montebello Elementary/Middle
• 10:35 – 10:50 a.m. Budget Update: District Priority Engagement Sessions
• 10:50 – 11:20 a.m. 21st Century School Buildings Program: Annual Report
• 11:20 – 11:30 a.m. Procurement
• 11:30 a.m. Next Meeting and Adjournment
Upcoming Procurement Item(s) – For approval at the January 08, 2019 Public Board Meeting
Upcoming Procurement Item(s) – For approval at the January 08, 2019 Public Board Meeting
T-Mobile Northeast LLC.- The Interim Chief Operating Officer requests the Board’s approval of a Wireless Communication Lease Agreement for Steuart Hill Academic Academy #4, located at 30 S Gilmore Street, 21223. This Lease provides T-Mobile Northeast LLC permission to operate wireless communication equipment on the rooftop of Steuart Hill Academic Academy, to accommodate increased wireless voice and data demand from residents living in this part of the City. The lease term is Five (5) years from the commencement date and provides for three (3) fiveyear renewal options. Annual rent for the first year is $42,517.46, with annual increases of 4% thereafter throughout the original and renewal terms. Annual rent for the first year will be $42,517.46.
Remington & Vernick Engineers- The Interim Chief Operating Officer requests the Board's approval to increase the contract with Remington & Vernick Engineers by $34,100.00 to complete the design of the HVAC replacement project at Garrett Heights. The original contract was approved by the Board on December 8, 2015 in the amount of $295,000.00. The revised contract amount is $329,100.00.
Temp Air Company - The Interim Chief Operating Officer requests the Board's approval of a competitively bid contract with Temp Air Company in the total amount of $4,635,400.00. The project was approved by the Board on October 10, 2017, as part of the FY 2018 CIP budget.
White Glove Drug & Alcohol Testing Inc.- The Interim Chief Operating Officer requests the Board’s approval to piggyback a competitively solicited requirements contract with White Glove Drug & Alcohol Testing Inc. issued by the Montgomery County Public Schools. The contract provides Drug and Alcohol Testing services for school bus drivers, bus aides, and taxicab drivers. The contract term is December 3, 2018 through June 13, 2019. Testing is a Department of Transportation (DOT) requirement to ensure transportation staff are drug and alcohol free when transporting City School students. Tests are required for all new employees. The contract provides annual testing, random drug and alcohol testing as well as post-accident testing of drivers. The estimated annual cost is $40,000 and is based 1) all bus and cab drivers (565) receiving annual drug and alcohol test and 2) the cost to administer random drug and alcohol tests for approximately 75 bus drivers and 95 cab drivers. The cost for the respective tests are $45.00 for drug testing and $25.00 for alcohol testing.
BATTA Environmental Associates Inc.- The Interim Chief Operating Officer requests the Board’s approval of a competitively bid requirements contract with BATTA Environmental Associates in the annual amount of $90,000.00. The contract provides inspection services to comply with the provisions of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986. Inspection, analysis, and reporting are required annually pursuant to AHERA. The five-year term of the contract is January 9, 2019 through January 8, 2024.
T.J. Distributors, Inc- The Interim Chief Operating Officer requests the Board’s approval to increase an existing requirements contract with T.J. Distributors Inc. by $200,000 to finalize a number of outstanding projects as outlined below. The contract provides playground equipment installation and replacement services. The board approved the initial agreement on February 23, 2016 in the amount of $540,000. The new contract amount will be $740,000.
Easter’s Lock and Security Solutions Inc.- The Interim Chief Operating Officer requests the Board's approval of a competitively bid contract with Easter’s Lock and Security Solutions Inc. to provide locksmith services at various City Schools locations. The total amount for the initial three-year term of the contract is $600,000; approximately $200,000 per year. The contract term is February, 28, 2019 through February 27, 2022 with one (1) two-year renewal option.
Written Updates
• Agenda Items were not submitted for this meeting
Next Meeting Date: January 15, 2019
• CIP Update- Mid Year Report
• Budget Update
• Technology Update
https://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/bcpss/Board.nsf/files/B7G2K279FA1A/$file/12-18-18%20Operations%20Committee%20Agenda%20updated%2012-14-18.pdf