DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Russell J. Handy
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Contract Award with Blackmon Mooring at the San Antonio International Airport
SUMMARY:
This ordinance approving a contract with Blackmon Mooring for the emergency mold abatement to the maintenance office located at 10223 John Saunders at the San Antonio International Airport in the amount of $76,770.57. Funding in the amount of $35,376.67 was paid from the FY 2018 Aviation Operating and Maintenance Fund and the remaining $41,393.90 was funded in the FY 2019 Aviation Operating and Maintenance Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In September 2018, mold was discovered in the Aviation Department's maintenance office, which houses the Facilities Division. The Environmental Division obtained the services of an industrial hygienist through a Certificate of Exemption due to the protection of the public health and safety of the City's residents. The estimated cost for the project, including the work for post-remediation restoration, was expected to be under $50,000.00 and the Finance Department issued a purchase order in the amount of $35,376.67 to Blackmon Mooring which was paid from the FY 2018 Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund.
Subsequently, additional mold was found and asbestos containing tiles were disturbed during the mold remediation which required abatement. In addition, the mold was concentrated in an area that was scheduled to be rebuilt later this fiscal year. This additional abatement needed to be accomplished promptly to ensure the health and wellbeing of City employees and avoid the increased expense and disruption associated with displacing staff and performing duplicate work. Accordingly, a purchase order in the amount of $41,363.90 was issued to have Blackmon Mooring perform both the mold/asbestos abatement and the rebuilding of two bathroom vanities and 7,412.56 square feet of walls and ceilings. This work is anticipated to be complete...
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