The request of staff for City Council is to review and consider for award the attached ITB24-007 bid and contract for WWTP biosolids hauling and disposal services to Synagro South LLC., in the amount not to exceed $86.50 per wet ton.  This contract has an initial term of one year from the date of execution and automatically will be renewed for an additional two one-year terms unless either party gives written notice of cancellation.

The WWTP generates about 8,100 tons of biosolids or sludge annually as a by-product of the treatment process. This material must be transported and treated to FDEP standards prior to disposal. Our facility is not equipped to provide this level of biosolids treatment and the cost to transport the material to disposal sites makes it impractical for the City to perform this task in-house. 

On January 12, 2024 three (3) sealed bids were opened and publicly read aloud. Bids ranged from $86.50 per wet ton to $115.41 per wet ton.  If approved by City Council, the amount will be a $6.50 decrease from the existing cost of $93 or an approximate savings of $52,650 annually.

Finally, Synagro South LLC. has provided this service to the City in the past.  They have been dependable and no complaints have been filed against the contractor by staff or the public. This is a large company with the resources and experience needed to provide a high level of service expected by the City to perform this service.