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File ID: 2025-01634 10/7/2025
Agreement: Department of Utilities Safety Training Program File ID: 2025-01634
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Pass a Motion authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PRC003818) with Natec International, Inc. to provide regulatory required safety training for the Department of Utilities (DOU) for a maximum of five years and an amount not-to-exceed $475,000.
Contact: Deanne Neighbours, Logistics Manager, (916) 808-3536, [email protected]; Yvette Rincon, Office of the Director Administration, (916) 808- 1806, [email protected]; Sherill Huun, Interim Director, (916) 808-1455, [email protected]; Department of Utilities
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-PRC003818_Natec
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: To comply with California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA), the Department of Utilities (DOU) has a need to provide a regulatory required safety training program for its staff. Per CalOSHA, training must be provided to employees according to the workplace hazards that apply. This program includes training in areas such as but not limited to: Crane’s, Asbestos, First Aid/CPR/AED’s, Confined Space Entry, and Fall Protection. A safety training program is imperative to the City because it is regulatory required and protects staff from inherent industry hazards like electrical shocks and falls, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains operational efficiency by reducing accidents and downtime. It also promotes a culture of safety and employee well-being in addition to preventing damage to infrastructure and harm to the public.
Policy Considerations: In conformance with City Code 3.56.090, City Council approval is required to execute an agreement if the amount expended under an agreement is $250,000 or more.
File ID: 2025-01634 10/7/2025
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The Community Development Department, Environmental Services Manager has determined that the proposed activity is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2). The activity is a continuing administrative or maintenance activity such as purchases of supplies and personnel-related actions and is therefore not subject to CEQA.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
Sustainability: The proposed contract is consistent with the 2040 General Plan Policy PFS-2.2 for maintaining critical infrastructure and PFS-3.2 for utility sustainability as they help ensure that staff are properly trained to maintain critical utility infrastructure to meet the needs of residents and businesses throughout the City.
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
Rationale for Recommendation: On April 1, 2025, DOU issued Request for Proposals (RFP) P25141222805 on PlanetBids for a DOU Safety Training Program. Through PlanetBids, 999 suppliers were notified of the solicitation with 35 self-identifying as Prospective Bidders.
On the due date of April 25, 2025, proposals were received from four firms. Proposals were reviewed and three were deemed responsive. A selection committee comprised of City staff from DOU scored the proposals utilizing the scoring methodology provided in the solicitation which focused on qualifications, experience, and availability. Based on the review, staff recommend moving forward with the top-ranked proposer Natec International Inc. Scoring for the responsive proposals is as follows:
Proposer Name Score
Natec International Inc. 94
Safety Acuity 80
Safety Center 79
Financial Considerations: Sufficient funds exist in the approved FY2026 DOU Operating Budget to fund the initial $60,000 for the first year of the agreement. Funding for future fiscal years shall be subject to funding availability in the adopted budgets for the applicable fiscal year in an amount not to exceed $475,000 over the five-year term of the agreement. Purchase orders encumbering funds under this agreement will not be created until needs and funding are identified in the applicable budget (operating, capital, multi-operating, or grants).
There are no General Funds allocated or planned for this project.
File ID: 2025-01634 10/7/2025
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Natec International, Inc. is an LBE.