Description
Title: Authorize a contract for construction safety management services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s rolling owner-controlled insurance program for Austin Aviation with SMG Group Parent, LLC d/b/a Safety Management Group, LLC, for a term of six years in an amount not to exceed $800,000. Funding: $66,667 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Summary
The City of Austin is recommending the approval of a six-year contract with SMG Group Parent, LLC, for construction safety management services at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with a budget not to exceed $800,000. This contract will facilitate the airport's rolling owner-controlled insurance program (ROCIP AUS), which includes essential tasks such as reviewing safety manuals, approving contractors' safety representatives, and enhancing onsite safety programs. Funding is partially secured from the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation, while future funding depends on subsequent budgets. The decision to pursue this contract aims to prevent delays in airport construction projects and manage safety effectively, highlighting the importance of adhering to OSHA standards. The proposal was deemed the best value after a competitive bidding process.