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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year agreement with Republic Services on grit screening, sludge transportation and disposal services in an amount not to exceed $286,340 for the period June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018 (Director of Public Works)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will renew an award for grit screening/sludge transportation and disposal for all wastewater treatment plants to Republic Services for a one-year period. Republic was one of four (4) proposers that responded to invitation to bid 16-026 (ITB) that was released March 30, 2016 (approved data sheet attached). Republic's bid was awarded by Council on May 10, 2016 as the least expensive option. The bid included two one-year renewal options. This action is the first renewal.
Presently, the City’s two activated sludge wastewater plants produce an average monthly yield of approximately 150 dry tons/50 loads of de-watered sludge cake at 17% to 24% solids content. The de-watered sludge cake is then transported from the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility (SWWRF) located at 1551 S. Maple Leaf Drive and the Dallas Salmon Wastewater Treatment Plant (DSWWTP) located at 703 N. Wisconsin, to a TCEQ permitted solid waste landfill. Incidental liquid sludge loads are transferred between DSWWTP and SWWRF approximately 6 miles one way. Quantities are estimated based on historical sludge protection and are not guaranteed for term of the contract.
Grit screenings from above mentioned treatment facilities are also disposed of at the TCEQ permitted landfill. These facilities currently produce approximately 22 loads or 7,260 cubic yards annually.
Republic Services has agreed to this renewal and to hold prices for this new contract year, June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018.
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Proposed Agreement
4. Re...
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