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Third amendment to the agreement with US Submergent Technologies LLC for grit removal services, extending the term and increasing the not-to-exceed maximum expenditure amount.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the Third Amendment to the agreement with US Submergent Technologies LLC for grit removal services.
• This contract provides grit removal services for Pinellas County Utilities (PCU).
• The Third Amendment exercises a 24-month term extension per the terms of the original contract to retain the same terms and conditions for an additional two years, August 2026-2028.
• The competitively awarded contract was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on August 24, 2021, in a not-to-exceed amount of $2,076,220 for 5 years (2021-2026)
• The First Amendment was approved by the Purchasing Director on September 22, 2022, to clarify a unit of measure with no fiscal impact to the agreement.
• The Second Amendment was approved by the County Administrator on July 8, 2024, increasing the agreement $150,000 to add needed contract funds through the original contract term in 2026.
• The Third Amendment increases the original not-to-exceed total by $1,320,000 for a new ceiling of $3,546,220 for all 7 years.
• This request is budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget of PCU in the Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund. In the event that future fiscal year funding is not available for this agreement, the County maintains the authority to terminate this agreement.
Contract No. 21-0360-B, increase in the amount of $1,320,000.00 for a revised total not to exceed amount of $3,546,220.00 through August 23, 2028.
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Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.2 Maintain and enhance County infrastructure.
1.6 Ensure sustainable water management.
Summary:
Summary
The Third Amendment exercises the first twenty-four (24) month term extension increasing by $1,320,000.00 and extending from August 24, 2026, to August 23, 2028.
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Background Information:
This contract for wastewater grit removal services at the sewer treatment facilities, collection systems, and pump stations is to protect equipment, ensure continuity of service, and extend the useful service life of assets.
Fiscal Impact:
Original awarded not-to-exceed amount: $2,076,220.00
First Amendment: $ 0.00
Second Amendment: $ 150,000.00
Third Amendment: $1,320,000.00
Revised not-to-exceed amount: $3,546,220.00
This request is budgeted for in the FY26 Budget of PCU in the Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund. In the event that future fiscal year funding is not available for this agreement, the County maintains the authority to terminate this agreement.
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh, Director, Utilities
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Division Director, Office of Management & Budget
Chris Rose, Director, Office of Management & Budget
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Third Amendment