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71.

Meeting Date:	09/28/2015
CONTRACT AGREEMENT - WEBB COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING
Submitted for:	Martha Palacios	Submitted By:	Martha Palacios
Department:	Engineering

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to ratify an Independent Contract Agreement for state required asbestos abatement air monitoring and project management during the demolition of the Webb County Annex Building located at 1001 Houston Street, between Webb County and Astex Environmental Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $11,490.00. [Account #604-0101-8103 (Building Improvements)]

Issue: On August 24, 2015, Commissioner Court received a report that the Webb County Annex building was a threat to public safety, an emergency was declared with regard to the building, and an exemption from the competitive bidding process was granted pursuant to Texas Local Government Coe 262.024 (a)(2) (an item necessary to preserve or protect public health). In order to comply with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Webb County must employ a licensed asbestos air monitoring service and project manager to ensure the health and safety of the community, oversee the demolition project, and comply with laws regarding the removal and disposal of asbestos products.

Solution: Contract should be ratified for the services performed by Astex Environmental Services, Inc.

Result: Air monitoring, demolition, and disposal will continue to be in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations relating to the removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	0
Funding Source:	0
Balance:	0
Financial Impact:
Account No. 604-0101-8103

Attachments
CONTRACT
Ind. Contractor Agreement Astex Env. Servs - Executed