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 use of a Lee County cooperative purchasing agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for wastewater odor and corrosion control in an amount not to exceed $1,260,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable, 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 past several years, Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC (Evoqua) has tailored a program for odor and corrosion control.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
After a competitive solicitation process, the Lee County Board of Commissioners awarded Contract No. RFP170384ANB (the “Lee County Agreement”) for corrosion and odor control services to Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC on May 14, 2018, for a term commencing on execution and ending on May 13, 2021. The Lee County Agreement was extended for three, one-year renewal terms, the most recent scheduled to end on May 13, 2024.
After evaluation of Lee County’s agreement for corrosion and odor control services, Procurement staff determined that the use of an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing method would maximize best value to the City.
Evoqua has demonstrated effectiveness at controlling odors. Under this new contract, the price increased by approximately twenty-eight percent. Staff recommends approval and will continue evaluating other technologies.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Water Resources has budgeted $420,000 in FY23 in account 455-030-303-535-53-52010 and funds will be appropriated in FY24 in the amount of $840,000.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The procurement of goods and services under the subject cooperative purchasing 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, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with amendments
• Deny
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