TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Award of RFB No. 2019-70, Biosolids Hauling, Disposal and Backup Dewatering, to Synagro South, LLC for services on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated amount of $191,250.00.
Recommended Action
Approve the award of RFB No. 2019-70, Biosolids Hauling, Disposal and Backup Dewatering, to Synagro South, LLC for services per unit pricing on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated amount of $191,250.00. Authorize the City Manager to execute future renewals based on the terms of RFB No. 2019-70.
Background Information
The City’s wastewater treatment facilities use an activated sludge process for the treatment of wastewater. The byproduct of this process, liquid biosolids, are then dewatered via a centrifuge dewatering system and the dried solids must be hauled to a sanitary landfill or compost facility for disposal.
The Request for Bid (RFB) No. 2019-70, Biosolids Hauling, Disposal and Backup Dewatering, was advertised on June 7, 2019. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on June 17, 2019 in Purchasing. One bid was received, opened and read on July 9, 2019 at 2:00p.m. Staff reviewed the bid and the lowest, responsive bidder has been determined to be qualified. Based on this information, the Utilities Department recommends the award of RFB No. 2019-70 to Synagro South, LLC.
The terms of RFB No. 2019-70 are valid through December 31, 2022 and may be extended for three additional one-year terms, at the same price unless mutually agreed upon at each renewal period.
The estimated annual amount of $191,250.00 has been budgeted in fiscal year 2019/2020 and is contingent upon Commission approval of the budget.
Strategic Plan
Promote sustainable growth and development, while maintaining or enhancing quality of life in our City.
Financial Impact
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Account |
Estimated Expenditures (FY19-20) |
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420-6062-535.31-05 |
$191,250.00 |
Procurement
RFB No. 2019-70 was procured pursuant to Section 2-404 of the City of North Port Procurement Code - Competitive Sealed Bid Process.
Vendor Information: Synagro South, LLC, 435 Williams Court, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21220
Attachments:
1. Notice of Intent to Award
2. Award Recommendation Memo
3. Bid Tabulation
4. RFB Submittal by Synagro South LLC
5. RFB No. 2019-70 and Addendum
6. Florida Division of Corporations Document
Prepared by: Nicole Brown, Business Services Coordinator
Department Director: Rick Newkirk, Utilities Director