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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
MARCH 19, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: PARTS WASHER LEASING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 4 to Contract No. PS7235000 with FRS Environmental, Inc., to continue to provide parts washer leasing and maintenance services, increasing the total Not-To-Exceed (NTE) contract value by $356,513.62 from $1,587,712.50 to $1,944,226.12, and extending the period of performance for the duration of one year, from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.
Issue
ISSUE
The existing contract with FRS Environmental, Inc. is for the leasing and servicing of various types of cleaning stations, i.e., hot tanks, aqueous parts washers, and paint gun cleaners. The contract covers both the rental of such units, repairs, and scheduled maintenance, including fluid exchanges and is set to expire on April 30, 2026.
Background
BACKGROUND
The current contract was awarded in May 2021 in the amount of $1,443,375 for a base period of five years. This extension would provide continued service for a one-year period, allowing sufficient time to accomplish the following objectives: 1. Revise and strengthen the contract language to better align with and support the Authorities' operational needs. 2. Research and identify improved equipment options. 3. Provide additional prospective vendors with the opportunity to participate in a competitive bidding process. The current machines that have been provided were manufactured in Germany; replacement parts are not available anywhere in the US, rendering the wash tanks useless until parts are procured. A one-year extension provides ample time to source adequate replacements that are domestically produced and made with parts that are domestically sourced. Additionally, staff has added more machines throughout this contract, and several divisions have requested ...
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