Submitted By: Rusella Bowes-Johnson
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Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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Department: Water & Sewer
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve one-year renewal of piggyback agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for wastewater odor and corrosion control in the amount of $845,210
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The odor and corrosion control project requires an experienced contractor to provide a cost-effective and comprehensive odor-control and corrosion-control program for the Water Resources Department. The wastewater system for the City of Ocala consists of two zones. Each zone consists of a wastewater collection system and a Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).
The first zone consists of WRF #2, and 82 lift stations, 14 of which are major stations. The second zone consists of WRF#3 and 55 lift stations, 16 of which are major stations. Over the last couple of years, Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC has tailored a program for odor and corrosion control.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
This is a piggyback contract utilizing the contract between Manatee County and Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC (Evoqua). This renewal is for an additional one-year term beginning May 22, 2022 and terminating May 21, 2023.
This program was implemented with the needed modifications due to the closure of Water Reclamation Facility #1 and has demonstrated effectiveness at controlling odors while staff continues evaluating other technologies. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Water Resources has budgeted sufficient funding in FY22 in account 455-030-303-535-53-52010 in the amount of $305,020 and funds will be appropriated in FY23 in the amount of $540,188.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The piggyback agreement is in compliance with the City’s procurement policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, Robert W. Batsel, Jr.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve
• Deny
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