Submitted By: Laurie Hornberger
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Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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Department: Water & Sewer
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Renewal of contract with Art Walker Construction, Inc. for lime sludge hauling services at Water Treatment Plant No. 1 with a two-year expenditure of $180,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Excess lime sludge, the byproduct of the conventional lime softening process at Water Treatment Plant No. 1 (WTP #1), is generated at an estimated volume of 10,000 to 13,000 cubic yards annually. This material requires proper disposal and is commonly applied to agricultural pastureland to adjust the pH.
On February 21, 2024, Council approved the award of a contract for lime sludge hauling services at WTP#1 to Art Walker Construction, Inc., for a two-year term with two two-year renewals. The City of Ocala’s Water Resources Department is seeking approval of a two-year renewal of Contract No. WRS/240102 with Art Walker Construction, Inc. (Art Walker), with a total expenditure of $180,000 for the contract term.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The original two-year agreement with Art Walker commenced on February 21, 2024, and is set to expire on February 20, 2026. Additional funds were added to the original contract on March 4, 2025. The current request represents the first of two available two-year renewal options. The unit cost for the lime sludge removal remains unchanged at $8.15 per cubic yard. To date, Art Walker has hauled 26,892 cubic yards of lime sludge for a total expenditure of $219,169.
Staff recommends approval of this contract renewal with Art Walker Construction, Inc. for a two-year term starting February 21, 2026, and ending February 20, 2028, with a total expenditure of $180,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Water Resources Department has budgeted sufficient funds in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget in the account string 455-030-301-533-53-34010. Additional funds will be budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The procurement of these goods and services was conducted in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The amendment has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, William E. Sexton, for form and legality.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny
SUPPORT MATERIALS:
Original Agreement (.pdf)
Council Agenda Item 3/4/25 (.pdf)
First Amendment (.pdf)