Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Consulting Services Agreement with Zephyr Environmental Corporation for as-needed environmental related services.
Body
As a growing City, Round Rock is often presented with demands for specialty services before funding full programs are justified. This is the case with the various complexities associated with environmental services. Federal and State regulations are constantly evolving and creating unique and sometimes unrealized challenges as departments conduct their daily operations and projects.
The City is in need of an environmental consulting firm to assist on an as-needed basis for environmental related tasks. Zephyr Environmental was selected to provide a support team with sufficient qualified staff to ensure prompt availability with minimal notice for each task. It is intended that Zephyr and their partners will serve as an extension of staff via this work authorization contract.
Tasks may include but are not limited to the following:
• Environmental Review, Permitting and Analysis - Support for City projects and/or interests regarding compliance with various Federal and State Regulatory Agencies e.g. USFWS, TCEQ, TPWD, USACE, or EPA.
• Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste, and Solid Waste Management - Assistance with the management of city-generated hazardous/ special waste, hazardous/special material spills, clean up, and restoration.
• Facilities Environmental Management & Inspections - Assistance with evaluation and management of asbestos, mold, lead-based paint or indoor air quality concerns.
Cost: $100,000
Source of Funds: Utility Fund
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.