Release: Recap from this Morning’s Board of Estimates Meeting
Wednesday May 5th, 2021
Bill Henry
Comptroller,
Baltimore City
204 City Hall - Baltimore Maryland 21202
(410) 396-5410
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Baltimore, MD - The Baltimore City Board of Estimates convened for a virtual meeting on May 5, 2021.
The recording of this morning’s meeting is posted on Charm TV. Below is a brief summary of the discussion of the non-routine agenda items. An official summary, including abstentions, will be posted on comptroller.baltimorecity.gov within three business days.
- Page 34, Fire Department (BCFD, Ratification and Renewal of Agreement for Emergency Medical Services with Maryland Stadium Authority.
Discussion of how BCFD came to an agreement of $100,000/yea to provide EMS services; discussion of recouping funds. The item was approved after discussion.
- Pages 64-65, Item # 5, Bureau of Procurement, Fourth Amendment and Extension of Agreement with ConvergeOne, Inc. (MTE is end-user, amendment amount $99,147.75, contract term extended from March 30, 2021-June 30, 2021.)
Discussion of MBE goal attainment and overall compliance; discussion of new solicitation. The item was approved after discussion.
- Pages 69-70, Items # 2 and 3, Department of Public Works, Recommendation for Contract Award to Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC for SC 954, Primary Settling Tanks Rehabilitation at Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant and Transfer of Funds.
A protest was received from Miles & Stockbridge, P.C. on behalf of American Contracting and Environmental Services, Inc. The item and subsequent protest was deferred until the May 19th Board of Estimates meeting.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) & Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Participation
In accordance with Article 5, Subtitle 28 of the Baltimore City Code, all City contracts must meet MBE and/or WBE goals established by the City’s Minority & Women’s Business Opportunity Office (MWBOO).
Informal awards, renewals, increased to contracts & extensions (P. 61-67) | |||
Status | Items | Amount | Notes |
Not applicable | Contract No. 08000,Safe Tracker Software, BPD | $ 94,340.49 | Sole source contract |
| Contract No. B50004997 – Parts and Service, DGS | $0 ($24,500.00) as a renewal | Below MBE/WBE threshold |
Meet or Exceeding | No. TECHS-201523139 – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project, BCIT | $938,400.00 |
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Not in Compliance | No. B50003985 – Telecommunication Improvement & Procurement Project, Municipal Telephone Exchange | $99,147.75 | This is a contract extension for 3 months until a new contract is awarded. |
Waiver | B50006186 – Scrap Metal & White Goods Disposal, DPW & DOT | 25,000.00 | No opportunity to segment the contract |
Recommendations for contract awards and rejections (p.69-72) | |||
Status | Item | Amount | Notes |
Waiver | B50006171, Smoke Alarms, BCFD via Procurement | $834,000.00 | No opportunity to segment the contract |
Council President Nick Mosby abstained on P. 25 Item #30, Abolish a vacant position in the Office of the State’s Attorney.
"I am abstaining on this item because it pertains to personnel matters in the State’s Attorney’s office. My spouse serves as the elected State’s Attorney and directly and indirectly supervises employees of that office."
P 73 Item #1, Retroactive travel approval / reimbursement
"I am abstaining on this item because it pertains to personnel matters in the State’s Attorney’s office. My spouse serves as the elected State’s Attorney and directly and indirectly supervises employees of that office."
Mayor Brandon Scott, Comptroller Bill Henry, City Solicitor Jim Shea, and Deputy Director Matt Garbark didn't have any abstentions to report.
Looking forward
The Board of Estimates will vote on the FY22 Preliminary Budget at next week’s meetings. All testimony from Taxpayer’s Night received will be submitted to the Board. After the Board votes on the budget, the City Council begins their review.
This summary is part of an effort to share useful and informative notes and actions from the Board of Estimates. Questions, clarifications or content requests can be sent to the Comptroller’s Director of Communication, KC Kelleher.