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HomeMy WebLinkAboutsynagro central llc bid cleaning one digester for wastewaterMar 30 09 06:59a Vogel 920 -894 -2456 p.6 CITY OF OSHKOSH STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS (REQUEST FOR RIDS PROPOSALS) 1} SPECIFICATIONS: The specifications in this request are the minimum acceptable.; when specific manufacturer and model numbers are used, they are to establish a design, type of construction, quality, functional capability :and/or performance level desired. When alternates are bid /proposed, they must be 'dentified by manufacturer, stock:number, and such other :information necessary to establish equivalency. The City.of Oshkosh shall be the sole judge of equivalency. Bidders /proposers are cautioned to avoid bidding alternates to the specifications which may result in releetion of their bid /proposal. 2) DEVIATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS: Deviations and exceptions from original text, terms, conditions, or specifications shall be described fully, on the bidder s /proposer's letterhead, signed, and attached to the request. In the absence of such statement, the bid /ppropoe al shall be accepted as.in strict compliance with all terms, conditions, and specifications and the bidders /proposers shall be held liable. 3) QUANTITIES: The quantities shown on this request are based on estimated needs. The,City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities to meet actual needs. 4) DELIVERY: _N /A 5) ACCEPTANCE-REJECTION: The City of Oshkosh reserves the right to accept or reject anyor all bids /proposals, to waive any technicality in any bid /proposal submitted, and to accept any part of a bid /proposal as deemed to be in the best interests of the City. 6) ORDERING: N/A Z ) GLIARMTEED DELIVERY: N/A 8) ENTIRE AGREEMENT: These Standard Terms and Conditions shall apply to any contract or order awarded as a result of this request-excent' where special_ requirements are stated elsewhere in the request; in such cases, the special requirements shall apply. Further, the writ --ern contract and /or order with:referenced oarts and attachments shall constitute the entire agreement and no other terms and conditions in any document,.acceptance, or acknowledgment shall be. effective or'binding unless expressly agreed tc in writing :by the contracting authority. D Bid Date March 2,2009 APR 16 2009 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Mar 30 09 07:00a Vogel 920- 894 -2456 p.7 9) APPLICABLE LAw: This Contract shall be governed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin. The Contractor shall at all times comply with and - observe all federal and state laws, local laws, ordinances, and regulations which are in effect during the period of this contract and which in any manner affect the work or its conduct. The City of Oshkosh reserves the right to cancel any contract with a federally debarred contractor or a' contractor which is presently identified on the list of parties excluded from federal 'procurement and non- procurement contracts. 10) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: All materials, equipment, and supplies provided to the-City of Oshkosh must comply fully with all safety requirements as set forth by the Wisconsin Administrative Code, the Rules of the Industrial Commission "of Safety, and all applicable OSHA. Standards. 11) MATERIAL: SAFETY DATA SHEET: If any item(s) on an order(s) resulting from this award(s) is a hazardous chemical, as defined under 29CFR 1910.1200, provide one (1) copy of a Material Safety Data Sheet for each item with the shipped container (s): and one (1) copy with the invoice (s) . 12) PAYmENT TERMS: Invoices shall be mailed on a monthly basis for work completed during the prior month. • The net invoice amount shall be paid to Contractor by the City in full within thirty (30) calendar days from the invoice date. • A one and one half percent (1.5 %) per month late charge will be applied to all unpaid balances greater than thirty (30) calendar days unpaid. • if changes in federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances, or any change in the interpretation or enforcement thereof, require changes to the scope of this service contract., the cost of these changes shall be negotiated. • if the price of diesel fuel increases by 'ten percent -(106) or more during.term of this Agreement, Contractor may charge a fuel surcharge. 13) CERTIFICATION' of TAE MATERIAL: The City of Oshkosh certifies that the material that it -is requesting the Contractor remove from the digester and dispose of is non - hazardous and meets the requirements for beneficial reuse and /or landfill disposal, as applicable. 14) CHANGES IN THE LAw: The parties may terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notice to the other party and the parties shall have no further obligation to each other (other than payment for services already performed) ':if the Contractor is unable to perform due to a change in any legal requirements, law, regulation, rule, ordinance or enforcement policy that renders the services illegal. 15) No SPECIAL DAMAGES: Neither party will be liable to the other party . nor indirect, special, incidental, ounitive, or consequential damages (including :without limitation, damages resulting from loss of pxofits of 2 Bid Date 2,2009 Mar 30 09 07:00a Vogel 920 - 894 -2456 p.8 the City), :even if such party has been notified of the possibility or likelihood of such damages. 16) DISCLAIMP, 08 ADDITIONAL WARMNTIIES: CONTRACTOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES !OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES 'OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SUCH ADD WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND DENIED FOR ALL PURPOSES. 17) Faxc$ MP,;nsoRE: If performance is delayed, because of acts of God, landslides, mudslides, lightning, earthquakes, hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, blizzards, heavy or excessive rains or moisture, tidal waves, heat waves, drought, floods, avalanche, snow or blizzard, or other adverse, hazardous or inclement weather or' natural disasters;. hazardous or unsafe road or labor conditions; fires or explosions; acts of a public er_emy, wars, terrorism or threats thereof, national 'alerts, blockades, insurrections, riots, or civil disturbances; labor disputes, strikes, lock -cuts, Vork slowdowns, or Work stoppages; orders or judgments of any Federal, State or local court, administrative agency or governmental body, if not the result of willful or negligent action of the party relying thereon, that prohibit, disrupt or encumber performance of the services; power failure and outages affecting the' Premises or performance of the services; and any other similar cause or event, including a change in law, regulation, ordinance or permit, provided - that - the foregoing : is beyond the reasonable control of the party claiming Force Majeure, then party shall give :to the other party prompt written notice of the Force Majeure with reasoriable full details concerning it; thereupon the obligation of the party giving the notice, so far as they are 'affected by the Force Majeure, shall be suspended during, but no longer than, the continuance of the Force Majeure without penalty. The affected party shall use all possible diligence to remove the Force Majeure as quickly as possible, but his obligation shall not be deemed to require the settlement of any strike, lockout, or other labor difficulty contrary to the wishes of the party involved, 18) TERNINATtON: Either party may terminate this Agreement if a default by the other party under this Agreement remains uncured for more than thirty (30) calendar days after the defaulting party is notified in writing of the default, including, but not limited to, the failure of the City -to pay invoices by the due dates as provided hereinabove. If this Agreement is terminated ?for any reason, the City.srall immediately pay Contractor for all services rendered through the date of termination. All work performed must be agreed to by both parties. 19) NOTICES: °All notices will be given in writing to the respective parties at the following addresses, unless another address shall have been designated °in writing, and will be deemed delivered when delivered by hand; sent by Federal Express or other overnight courier service with a 3 Bid Date.March 2,2009 Mar 30 09 07:00a Vogel 920-894-2456 p,9 reliable system for tracking delivery; sent by registered or certified :nail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or when sent by and thereafter delivered by one of the foregoing methods of delivery. If to Contractor: With copies to: Synagro Central, LLC' 973 N.. Saunders Drive Oconto Falls, WI 54154 Attention: Jim McCabe Telephone: 920 -848 -6000 Fax: .920 -848 -6002 If to 'City of Oshkosh: Attention: Telephone: Fax: Synagro Technologies Inc. 1800 Bering Dr.; Ste'1000 Houston, Texas 77057* Attention: General Counsel Telephone: 713 -369 -1700 Fax: 713- 369 -1750 With copies to: Attention: Telephone: Fax: 2 0) S uRv IVING PR Paragraphs 22, 13, 15- and 19 will survive any expiration,; termination or cancellation of-this Agreement. Accepted: Synagro Central, LLC, "Contractor" The City of Oshkosh, "City" Signature Sig tune J. Paul .Withrow 3L-z*t Name IPTame Vice President d� --�- Title Title, April .1 Date Dat 4 Bid Date March 2,2009 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (MM IDDNY) 6!20!2008 PRODUCER Lockton Companies, LLC 5847 San Felipe, Suite 320 Houston, Texas 77057 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER, THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURED: Synagro Central, LLC 7014 East Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21224 Insurer A: American International Specialty Lines Ins. Co. Insurer B: Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Insurer C: Liberty Insurance Corporation Insurer D: insurer E: COVERAGES THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREWNT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY BE EXHAUSTED BY PAID CLAIMS, INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LIMITS A GENERAL LIABILITY EG 5430756 11/01/2007 06/01/2009 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY FIREDAMAGE(ANYONEFIREI $ 1,000,000 X OCCURRENCE MEDEXP(PERPERS0I0 $ 10,000 X XCU NOT EXCLUDED PERSONAL&ADVINJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE. LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 X PROJECT PRODUCTSICOMP.OP.AGG $ 2,000,000 B AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY AS2. 691- 437721 -018 05/01/2008 05/01/2009 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 2,000,000 ANY AUTO (EACHACCIDENT) ALL OWNED AUTOS X HIREDAUTOS - DEDUCTIBLE:COLLISION& OTHERTHANCOLLISION $ 1,000 X NON -OWNED AUTOS A POLLUTION & REMEDIATION LEGAL EG 5430756 11!0112007 05/0112009 EACH LOSS $ '1,000,000 TO'T'AL ALL LOSSES $ 1,000,000 RETENTION — EACH LOSS $ 250,000 A EXCESS LIABILITYJUMBRELLA BE 885 -94 -32 11/01/2007 D510112009 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 5,000,000 X OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE $ 1 1 5,000,000 CLAIMS MADE RETENTION $ 10,000 C C WORKERS' COMPENSATION WA7.69D- 437721 -028 (AOS) WC7- 6 91-4 377 21 -0 38 (WI) 05/01/2008 05/01/2008 05/01/2069 05/01/2009 WORKERS' COMPENS STATUTORY and EMPLOYERS LIABILITY EL EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 _ EL DISEASE -EA EMPLOYEE $ X 1,000,000 EL DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 A PROFESSIONAL & POLLUTION LEGAL-GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S FORM COPS2334591 05101/2007 05/01/2009 EACH CLAIM $ 1,000,000 AGGREGATE $ 1,000,000 RETENTION $ 100,000 REMARKS: DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS /LOCATIONSNEHICLES /EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS: CHECK BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATION IS GRANTED IN FAVOR OF CERTIFICATE HOLDERON ALL POLICIES WHERE REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT WHERE PERMISSIBLE BY LAW. BOX ® CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED (EXCEPT FOR WORKERS' COMPEL) WHERE REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT, Re: Primary Digester Cleaning Services; Project Location: Oshkosh, Wl. Additional Insured In favor of the City of Oshkosh, Its elected or appointed Officials, and Employees (on all policies except Workers' Compensatlon/EL) where required by written contract. CERTIFICATE HOLDER: CANCELLATION: City of Oshkosh Wastewater Treatment Plant 233 North Camp)aell Road Oshkosh, WI 54902 -3488 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30" DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. 'EXCEPT 10 DAYS NOTICE FOR NON - PAYMENT. AUTHORIZE15 REPRESERTXTIVE: t —'• Form W Request for Taxpayer Give form tot the (Rev. January 2005) identification Number and Certificat requester. Do not Department of the Treasury send to the IRS. internal Revenue Service ni C Name (as shown on your income tax return) Synagro Central, LLC Business name, if different from above C a d� o Individual/ LLC Chock appropriate box: E] Sole Sole proprietor corporation ❑ ❑ Qther 1 Exempt from backup withholding A dress n mbar, s reet gnd apt. or uite no. ro 1� fast altl S treet Requester's name and address (optional) a� c' sta ore, MD 21224 0 m List account number(s) here (optional) w Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on Line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this Is your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident Social security number alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I Instructions on page 3. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see Now to get a TIN on page 3. or Note. If the account is in more than one name, see the chart on page 4 for guidelines on whose number Em ployer ion to enter. ident r 16 18 • Certification Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or € am waiting for a number to be issued to me), and 2. 1 am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding, and 3. 1 am a U•S. person (including a U.S. resident alien). Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the iRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have ailed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, a isition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and gene 11 ayments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the Certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. (S e i structions on page 4.) Sign Signature of Here U.S. person ► Date ► January 5, 2009 Purpose of Form v `-" A person who is required to file an information return with the IRS, must obtain your correct taxpayer Identification number (TIN) to report, for example, income paid to you, real estate transactions, mortgage interest you paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, or contributions you made to an IRA. U.S. person. Use Form W -9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN to the person requesting it (the requester) and, when applicable, to: 1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a number to be issued), 2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, or 3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt payee. Note. If a requester gives you a form other than Form W -9 to request your TIN, you must use the requester's form if it is substantially similar to this Form W -9. For federal tax purposes you are considered a person if you are: • An individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States, a A partnership, corporation, company, or association created or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States, or . Any estate (other than a foreign estate) or trust. See Regulations sections 301.7701 -6(a) and 7(a) for additional information. Foreign person. If you are a foreign person, do not use Form W -9. Instead, use the appropriate Form W -8 (see Publication 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities). Nonresident alien who becomes a resident alien. Generally, only a nonresident alien individual may use the terms of a tax treaty to reduce or eliminate U.S. tax on certain types of income. However, most tax treaties contain a provision known as a "saving clause." Exceptions specified in the saving clause may permit an exemption from tai; to continue for certain types of income even after the recipient has otherwise become a U.S. resident alien for tax purposes. If you are a U.S. resident alien who is relying on an exception contained in the saving clause of a tax treaty to claim an exemption from U.S. tax on certain types of income, you must attach a statement to Form W -9 that specifies the following five Items: 1. The treaty country. Generally, this must be the same treaty under which you claimed exemption from tax as a nonresident alien. 2. The treaty article addressing the income. 3. The article number (or location) in the tax treaty that contains the saving clause and its exceptions. Cat. No. 10231X Form W -9 (Rev. 1 -2005) pr 01 2009 2:06PM SYNFIGRO CORPORATE 7133691750 p•1 SYNAGRO A Residuals Management Company 1800 Bering, Suite 1000 Houston, Texas 77057 (713) 369 -1700 Date: April 1, 2009 To: Steve Brand Company: City of Oshkosh Fax: 920 -232 -5366 From: Sue A. Gregory Company: Synagro Phone: 713- 369 -1759 Fax: 713- 369 -1751 TOTAL PAGES (INCLUDING COVER) — 2 Please see attached. This facsimile transmission (and/or the documents accompanying it) may contain confidential information, The information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by telephone to arrange for the return of the documents. pr 31 2009 2 :06PM SYNRGRO CORPORATE 7133691750 p.2 :a CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ( MA4 DD1YY) 6ra_0120os PRODUCER IS CERTIFICATE 18 ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY .AND CONFERS Lockton Companies, LLC RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT rNO 5$47 San Felipe SLAts 320 MD, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Houston, Texas 77057 ' INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE %NSURED Insurer A: American International Specialty Lines Ins, Co. B: Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Insurer Synagro Central LLC Insurer C: Liberty Insurance Corporation 7014 East Baltimore Street D: Baltimore, MO 21224 Ins urer E: insurer COVERAGES THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED To THE ENSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATEM NOTIMTNTTANDING AI4Y REQUIREMENT, TOW OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS INSR HOWN MAYBE EXHAUSTED BY PAID CLAIMS. TYPE OF fNSIIRANCE POLICY NUaIBEER eti�ECTty¢ �� EXPIRATION LIMITS DATE LTR GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY FIREDAMAGE(ANyo tam $ 1,000,000 A X OCCURRE NOE EG 5430755 11/0112067 05JD7/2wi? MEDEXIM"RnRawo $ 10,000 X xCU NOT EXCLUDED PEASONAL&ADVINJURY $ ,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 f.W'L AGGREGATE UNKT APPLIES PER 0 PRODUCTS)COMP.0 AGG $ 2,000,000 PROJECT X AUTOMOBILE LIA AS2- 691 - 437721-016 05/01/2006 05101/21509 COMBINED S LIMIT $ 2,000,000 X ANYAUTO (EACHACCIDENT) ALL OWNED AUTOS X HIRED AUTOS DEDUCTtBLE:COLUSIO?4& $ 1,000 10THERTHANCOLLISION X NON- OWNEDAUTOS $ 1,000 POLLUTION & REMEOIATTON EACH LOSS $ 1,000,000 A LEGAL EG 6430758 11101/20/57 0WD'i12OD9 TOTAL ALL LOSSES $ 1,000,000 RETEMFION —.EACH LOSS $ 260,000 EXCESS LIABILFF YNMBRELLA EAC OCCURRE $ 5,000,000 A' BE 8x64 A-32 11/01120177 OW0117A09 AGGREGATE $ 5,000,000 X O CCURRENCE CLAIMS MADE RETENTION $ 10,000 WORKERS' COMPENSATION WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTORY C and EMPLOYERS LLASSL VJA7 -68E?- 437721 -028 (ADS) WC7.591- 497721 -D38 (1M) 05/0'1/2008 05101120158 05101/2009 0510"112009 EL EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 (� EL DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,04),000 EL DISEASE- POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 PROFESSIONAL & POLLUTION EACH CLAIM $ 1,000,000 LEGAL -GENERAL COPS2334M 05/151120157 0510112009 AGGREGATE $ 1,000,000 RETEN ION A CONTRACTOR'S FORM $ 100,000 REMARKS: DESCRIPTION OFOPERATIONS /LOCATIONS/ VEHICLES MCLUSIONSADDEDBY ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS: CHECK BLANKET MjmVBR O F SU13ROGATM IS GRANTED IN FAVOR OF CER`11FICATE HOLDER ON ALL P021C10S WHERE REgU1RED VY WRITTEI4 CONTRACT WHERE PERMISSIBLE BY LAW. 80X ® CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED (EXCEPT FOR WORKERS' COMP/ELl WHERE REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT, Re; Primary Digester Cleaning Services; Project Location: Oshkosh, WL Additional Imured In favor otthe City or Oshkosh, Its elected or appointed OtAclals, and Employees (on all policies except Workers' Compensation/EL) where requlred by written contract CERTIFICATE HOLDER: CANCELLATION: SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED P tICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPWATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUtNe INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 315' DAYS'WRITTEN NOTICE O THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT. BUT FAiCuRE TO MAL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILrIY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR RED'RES£NTATEVES. 'EXCEPT 10 DAYS NOTICE FOR NON-PAYMENT. �r City of Oshkosh Wastewater Treatment Plant 233 North Campbell Road Oshkosh, WI 54802 -3488 MARCH 24, 2009 09-77 RESOLUTION (CARRIED LOST LAID OVER — WITHDRAWN PURPOSE: AWARD BID CLEANING ONE DIGESTER FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO SYNAGRO CENTRAL LLC ($63,450.00) INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DIVISION WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised forbids for cleaning one digester for Wastewater Treatment Plant; and WHEREAS, upon the opening and tabulation of bids, it appears that the following is the most advantageous, bid: SYNAGRO CENTRAL LLC 973 N. Saunders Drive Oconto Falls, WI 54154 Total Bid: $63,450.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the said bid is hereby accepted and the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same,, all according to plans, specifications, and bid on file. Money for this purpose is hereby appropriated from: Acct. No. 551-1941-6420-00000 — Repairs to Tools & Equipment — Sewer Utility r CITY HALL 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh Wisconsin 54903 -1130 City of Oshkosh . Qf HKQIH TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Jon G. Urben, Director of General Services DATE: March 16, 2009 RE: Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Cleaning BACKGROUND There are three anaerobic digesters at the Wastewater Treatment Plant that need to be cleaned of accumulated grit and accumulated material. These are cleaned individually as necessary or on a five -year rotation. This maintenance helps maximize the performance of the biosolids treatment process. 0 ANALYSIS Working. in conjunction with the Wastewater g � Division, Purchasing reviewed and prepared proposals seeking vendors for this digester cleaning. Bid requests were sent to the two vendors that bid on the process in 2008. Bids were received on March 2, 2009. The bid tabulation is attached. FISCAL EVIPACT The digester cleaning will have a fiscal impact of $63,450. Funding for this work is from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Utility Account. RECOMMENDATION Working with the Wastewater Division, Purchasing reviewed the sole bid received and is recommending the Common Council award the digester cleaning bid to Synagro Central LLC for $63,450. Respectfu bm' ed, Approved: Jon G. Urben City Manager Director of General Services