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61.

Meeting Date:	08/24/2015
Asbestos Abatement Contractor for the removal of asbestos-TEXMEX
Submitted for:	Martha Palacios	Submitted By:	Martha Palacios
Department:	Engineering

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to declare an emergency and grant the exemption from competitive bidding pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (2) an item necessary to preserve the public health or safety of the residents of the county and award an Asbestos Abatement Consulting Contract for the removal of the asbestos containing materials as designed by an Asbestos Consultant for the TexMex Building to Astex Environmental Services in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00. [Account #743-8001-8801-12-Series 2013]

Issue: Building has non friable asbestos flooring, mastic, pipe insulation and joint compound. These materials must be abated by a License Asbestos Contractor before building can be demolished.

Solution: Non-friable Asbestos will be removed by a Licensed Asbestos Contractor.

Result: Building can be demolished without danger to the public or the crews working the site.

Background:

N/A

Previous Court Action:

N/A

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	8801-12
Funding Source:	743
Balance:	$997,955.00
Financial Impact:
Not to exceed $100,000.00