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Contract Renewal - Bio-Solids Disposal Services
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Clark, Water & Wastewater Operations, Division Director, 704-296-4215
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
October 7, 2019, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #14 - Approved Contract
BACKGROUND:
Union County Water owns and operates five (5) Water Reclamation Facilities, which generates approximately 1,700 dry metric tons of bio-solids annually. These bio-solids are either land applied as a soil amending agent, hauled to a composting facility or hauled to a land fill for disposal. This contract is for the portion of bio-solids that are land applied as a soil amending agent.
The Water & Wastewater Operations has utilized the contractual services of Bio-Nomic Services for Bio-solids management since October 7, 2019. Bio-Nomic Services has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs, and we are requesting to continue this service for an additional one year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated annual cost for this service is $375,000 and is budgeted accordingly for FY2025.