SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order to US Submergent Technologies, LLC. of Orlando, FL for tank cleaning services in the not-to-exceed amount of $600,000, beginning September 15, 2022 through June 10, 2023, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or Cooperative purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The Public Utilities Department is requesting authorization of a purchase order to utilize US Submergent Technologies, LLC for the removal of settled sand, grit, debris, and other solids which build up on the bottom of various process tanks at the City’s Water Reclamation Facilities (WRF). This type of work will be done while the tank remains online and in service. Scheduling tank cleaning on a regular basis is necessary to ensure proper operation of our facilities.
US Submergent was selected because of their ability to clean the tanks without removing the tanks from service. The other respondents would require the tanks be taken out of service for cleaning, requiring additional city resources and possibly impacting treatment.
Authorization is requested to piggyback off the City of Orlando’s contract Number ITB18-0255 Structure Cleaning Services expiring on June 20, 2023, pursuant to City Code Section 2.563 (1)(c) Piggyback or Cooperative purchasing.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds for FY22 are available in Public Utilities’ operating cost centers, cost code 530300 Other Contractual Service.
Funding for future years will be requested within contract calendar and spending limits.
Cost Center 4211354: Marshall Street WRF ($200,000)
Cost Center 4211355: Northeast WRF ($275,000)
Cost Center 4211356: East WRF ($125,000.00)