SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Work Order and purchase order to Black and Veatch (B and V), of Tampa, FL for Engineering support for the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility Digester Cover Repair Project (23-0013-UT) in the amount of $178,000.00 pursuant to RFQ 34-23, EOR Consulting Services and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The City utilizes an anaerobic digester at its Northeast (NE) Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) that converts organic matter into stabilized biosolids and methane (or biogas). The digester at NE WRF was releasing small amounts of methane into the atmosphere through suspected leaks in its floating cover. The methane produced by the digester is flammable and when mixed with air, can create explosive conditions.
The NE WRF digester has been temporarily stabilized by installing a flame arrestor and this work order for B&V will start the engineering design for permanent repairs.
The work order includes engineering design for repairs to the floating cover, locating digester valves for replacement, and recommending modifications to convert an aerobic digester for use while repairs on the anaerobic digester are being completed. B&V is an EOR for the City approved by Council on July 20, 2023.
Black & Veatch was selected due to the ability of their professional personnel (project managers), past performance on the WRF Master Plan and the AWIA project and other high-profile projects. Black & Veatch has a lot of experience designing and supervising construction of Water Reclamation Facility projects. Their ability to deliver a quality product, meeting designated timelines, and doing it professionally sets them apart from the other firms. They have experience and understanding of our Water Reclamation Facilities.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3277327-546900-96664
Funds are available in capital improvement project 327-96664, Water Pollution Control R&R, to fund this contract.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council’s Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing Government by maintaining environmental resources through systematic management efforts, approval of a Work Order and purchase order to Black & Veatch is requested. The project also aligns with the City’s strategic goals of Community Well-Being and Environmental Stewardship.
