City of San Antonio - File #: 19-2702

• File #: 19-2702
• Type: Miscellaneous Item
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 4/4/2019
• Posting Language: Ordinance extending the professional services agreement with EnSafe Inc. to provide Occupational Health and Safety Management System Consultant Services to the City for an additional four years for an annual cost of $25,000.00 not to exceed $100,000.00. The FY 2019 cost will be allocated from the Workers' Compensation Fund FY 2019 Adopted Budget and subsequent funding is contingent upon future budget appropriation. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Debra M. Ojo, MPA, Director, Office of Risk Management]

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/4/2019	1	City Council A Session	Motion to Approve	Pass

DEPARTMENT: Office of Risk Management


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Debra M. Ojo, MPA


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide


SUBJECT: Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) Consultant Services


SUMMARY:

This ordinance would authorize the City Manager or his/her designee to amend the original contract with Ensafe, Inc. passed and approved on March 8, 2018 to allow for an additional four year term and would authorize $100,000 to be spent over the course of the new four year term for an annual cost of $25,000. The contract provides Occupational Health Safety Management System (OHSMS) consultant services to the City of San Antonio. During the initial contract term, Ensafe developed the SMS framework, surveys and data analysis and pre-certification audits for Solid Waste Management. This extension allows Ensafe to continue providing these services for additional city departments to obtain SMS certifications utilizing previously developed system structure. The amended term of the contract is for a four (4) year period, with the option to extend up to 180 days, beginning April 8, 2019 and ending April 7, 2023.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

To further enhance the City's Safety Standards, the Office of Risk Management is implementing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). The OHSMS is a formal method of measuring and evaluating safety performance thorough various system components and the use of Risk Management Information System data software. The outcomes of OHSMS will assist with achieving the City's initiative of zero preventable accidents and injuries and will improve safety operations across City departments including Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Capital Improvements, Building and Equipment Services, the Office of Risk Management, and Parks and Recreation.


ISSUE:

Authorization of an amendment and extension of this contract through the approval of City Council will allow for continued enhancements of the City's ...