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Award Contract for Velocity EHS
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Date of BOCC Meeting: September 28, 2026
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The Board is requested to approve a service contract with Velocity EHS for the continued provision of a cloudbased Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Chemical Inventory Management platform, in an amount not to exceed $29,815.74 for a threeyear term.
Velocity EHS/MSDS Online, has been utilized by Durham County since 2021 to support countywide compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and other applicable occupational safety regulations. The platform provides centralized management of Safety Data Sheets, chemical inventory tracking, and essential regulatory documentation required to maintain a safe work environment across all County departments.
Velocity EHS is the solesource provider of the HQ Account system. Through this system, Durham County receives 24/7 access to an industryleading SDS database containing millions of indexed safety data sheets. This enables departments to build, manage, and maintain a complete and uptodate SDS library that supports federal and state compliance requirements. County employees have realtime access to SDS information through a mobile app or a secure, Countyspecific web link, ensuring critical safety information is readily available during daily operations and emergency situations.
The HQ Account also includes the Plan1 First Responder Share Service, a supplemental tool designed to deliver the most critical and uptodate chemical hazard information directly to emergency response personnel. This feature enhances responder situational awareness and supports informed decisionmaking during hazardous materials incidents.
The current service agreement is approaching its renewal period. Continued use of Velocity EHS is essential to maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring accurate chemical inventory management, and providing employees and first responders with immediate access to vital hazard co...
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