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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Robert M. Rivera, Public Works Director | | DATE: | 2/6/2024 | | RE: | ITB24-006 WWTP Sand Filter Expansion Joint Restoration Bid Award |
REQUEST:
Attached for City Council review and consideration for approval is the low bid in the amount not to exceed $48,000 and award the project to Razorback LLC for the sand filter expansion joint restoration. Two (2) sealed bids were opened by the City on January 12, 2024 with the low bid in the amount of $48,000 and the high bid in the amount $61,831.
DISCUSSION:
he planned rehabilitation project is part of the ongoing preventative maintenance program at the WWTP. This project includes the sealing of joint cracks in the plant’s sand filter tank two that has about 1.270 million gallons flowing through it daily of partially treated effluent. This filtering process applies constant pressure pushing out on the existing seams. Any leaks can constitute a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO), requiring the City to notify the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that can constitute significant fines to the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the low bid and project award are recommended.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding is identified as Water Pollution Control Capital Equipment/Improvement Program Account No. 401111.46399. As City Council is aware, Pasco County funds 49.3% of the capital expenditures outlined in the Interlocal Agreement between the City and Pasco County. | | | |