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CONSIDERATION OF BID 1718-45, NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY’S APPROVAL OF CONTRACT K-1718-111 WITH DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $0.0215 PER GALLON, PERFORMANCE BOND B-1718-92, AND STATUTORY BOND B-1718-83 FOR REMOVAL AND LAND APPLICATION OF LIQUID BIOSOLIDS AT THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY.
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BACKGROUND: The Water Reclamation Facility (NWRF) is currently required by Federal and State law to remove and properly dispose of treated biosolids. Frequent regular removal of these solids from the treatment process is essential for maintaining treatment efficiency. Biosolids stored in the Storm Holding Facility (NW/NE cells and South cell) are ready for removal. Contract services are then necessary for timely removal of the back log of biosolids needing disposal thus leaving City staff free to remove normal daily biosolids production.
DISCUSSION: Bids for this contract were advertised and mailed to vendors on February 5, 2018. Of the bids mailed, staff received five (5) bids for the project, as shown on the attached Bid Record. Denali Water Solutions submitted the lowest bid of $0.0215 per gallon. This should be sufficient to remove the volume of biosolids in the NE/ NW cells and South cell. If it’s determined that additional sludge needs to be removed then it will be billed at $0.0215/gallon until project is finished.
Funding for Contract K-1718-111 is budgeted in the Water Reclamation Fund, Business Services-Sludge Removal (account 032-5545-432.41-21). The current balance of this account is $121,143. The estimated contract amount is approximately $53,750 which will leave a balance of $67,393.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends consideration of Bid 1718-45 and if approved, award the bid to Denali Water Solutions, in the amount of $0.0215 per gallon as the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, and approval of the contract and bonds.