Subject:
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Award of bid to U.S. Submergent Technologies, LLC for wastewater grit removal services.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the award of bid to U.S. Submergent Technologies, LLC for wastewater grit removal services.
• This 5-year contract is for wastewater grit removal services at the sewer treatment facilities, collection systems, and pump stations on an as-needed basis.
• Grit removal for the sewer treatment system is essential to protect equipment, ensure continuity of service, and extend the useful service life of assets.
• Two bids received with award recommendation to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, U.S. Submergent Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $2,076,220.00 for a five-year term.
• This contract replaces Contract No. 156-0406-B(LN).
Contract No. 21-0360-B-BW; for a total amount of $2,076,220.00 over a five-year duration. Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
Summary
This five-year contract is for wastewater grit removal services at the sewer treatment facilities, collection systems, and pump stations on an as-needed basis. The contract includes repair services for basin walls, seams, and associated pipes. This contract provides for consumer price index adjustments at 12-month intervals following date of award and thereafter annually for the life of the contract.
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Background Information:
On March 16, 2021, the Purchasing and Risk Management Division, on behalf of Utilities, released an invitation to bid with the intent to establish a contract for wastewater grit removal services. Two bids were received with award recommendation to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
This new contract replaces Contract No. 156-0406-B(LN) for Grit Removal Services and will ensure the continuation of services as needed.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated sixty (60)-month expenditure not to exceed: $ 2,076,220.00
Funding is derived from the Sewer Enterprise Operating Budget.
Staff Member Responsible:
Megan Ross, Director, Utilities
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing and Risk Management
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Service Agreement