Adopt a resolution authorizing a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Industrial Emergency Council (IEC) for provision of Weapons of Mass Destruction Drills throughout the County, extending the term by one (1) month to July 30, 2005 and increasing the amount by $13,500 to $172,500.
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The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Area Office of Emergency Services (OES) serves as the local administrator for the FY02 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Supplemental Grant Emergency Operations Planning to supplement, modify and amend or add emergency programs and annexes. Utilizing a portion of the FY02 FEMA grant, in October 2003, the Sheriff’s Office contracted with Industrial Emergency Council (IEC) to host Introduction to Weapons of Mass Destruction classes for Sheriff’s Office personnel.
IEC provides a long-time service to emergency responders of San Mateo County and other areas of the United States. IEC’s members and employees have long-term employment histories with law, fire, EMS, and other agencies, which enhance their capabilities, as they understand emergency response from experience.
In 2004, the OES received additional funding by the State of California through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance the capabilities of local jurisdictions and responders through assessment, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, technology and training to enhance homeland security. At that time, the County Manager’s Office approved Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement, increasing the fiscal obligation by $67,200 to $87,200 and extended the term by nine (9) months to June 30, 2005.
The increase of funds allowed for IEC to plan and host additional Introduction of Weapons of Mass Destruction classes for not only Sheriff’s Office personnel but also local jurisdictions and first responders throughout the County. In addition, several pieces of technical equipment were purchased in order to properly equip law enforcement, fire service, and public works agencies in the event of a terrorist attack. As a result, 645 people participated in the exercise scenarios that included practical applications of learned skills and equipment capabilities.
In February, your Board approved the Second Amendment (Resolution No. 067183) to this Agreement which increased the contractual maximum by $71,800 to $159,000. The increase allowed for twelve separate hands-on exercises throughout the County, as well as an After Action Report, and production of a WMD Training video.
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At the request of the OES, IEC hosted two (2) rescue training courses for County Fire personnel, therefore increasing the level of IEC’s services.
IEC submitted an invoice dated in July for the rescue training which was conducted in April. Therefore, the proposed Third Amendment extends the term of the Agreement by one (1) month to July 30, 2005.
The Amendment also proposes to increase the contractual maximum by $13,500, from $159,000 to $172,500 in order to cover the cost of the two (2) rescue training classes as well as 75 additional copies of the WMD Training Video.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Resolution and Third Amendment as to form.
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The term of the existing Agreement is for the period of October 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005. The proposed Third Amendment extends the term by one (1) month to July 30, 2005 and increases the total obligation by $13,500 to $172,500 which will be funded entirely through the Federal Government’s Homeland Security Grant 2003, Part Two. There is no impact on the County’s General Fund.
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