STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: March 8, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year service price agreement for specialized training for Fire-Rescue Department, Water Utilities Department, and the Department of Code Compliance with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service-TEEX through an interlocal agreement with Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service - Estimated amount of $1,015,914.60 - Financing: General Fund ($861,675.00) and Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($154,239.60) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This service price agreement will allow for specialized training for Fire-Rescue Department (DFD), Water Utilities Department (DWU), and the Department of Code Compliance (CCS) from Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), a state agency.
DFD's Special Operation Bureau includes a highly specialized Urban Search and Rescue tactical operation division that require specific training for certification. Training areas include structural collapse, ropes rescue, confined space, trench rescue, technical search, vehicle machinery, logistic specialist, medical specialist, and task force leadership. DWU utilizes over 14 different courses, including wastewater and water operator certifications, pump and motor training, backflow prevention, hazardous waste management, and disaster management for water and wastewa...
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