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Safety On-Call Consultant
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DESCRIPTION: Authorization to award contract to ADS System Safety Consulting, LLC for technical support on an on-call basis in the areas of Safety & Security Certification (SSC), internal Safety Management Systems (SMS) auditing, capital project review, and occupational safety and health compliance.
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a contract to ADS System Safety Consulting, LLC for on-call technical safety support on-site as outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2021-016. The period of performance is three (3) years. The contract allows for up to three, one-year renewal options.
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RTA staff have identified a need for assistance in maintaining compliance with several Federal requirements in safety-critical areas. Staff believes adding an on-call, as needed consultant to support current efforts in Safety and Security Certification (SSC), Safety Management Systems (SMS) documentation, internal auditing, technical review of capital projects for system safety purposes, occupational safety and health, and industrial hygiene will serve to further protect the health and well-being of RTA employees and contractors, and ultimately, contribute to a safer transit system for the riding public.
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DISCUSSION:
RTA has a need to establish or maintain compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) requirements related to safety programs and practices. This procurement provides much needed technical assistance with SSC for federally funded capital projects as well as safety and industrial hygiene as it relates to OSHA compliance. RTA will also receive assistance to develop and fully implement SMS in accordan...
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