Title
Biologically-Enhanced Sewer Line Cleaning Contract Renewal
Action
Action:
Approve contract renewal #1 with NRP Group Inc. for the purchase of biologically-enhanced sewer line cleaning products and services for the term of two years.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Shearin, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Charlotte Water uses biologically-enhanced sewer line cleaning for grease reduction and odor control, which has been provided as a service since 2008. The service is a component of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reduction Program and is currently provided at 11 locations throughout Mecklenburg County.
§ The enzyme used for the cleaning, Bio Kat, is proprietary to NRP Group Inc. Bio Kat is applied to sewer flow from dispensers in manholes.
§ While there are other similar products available for biological treatment of sewer lines, NRP Group Inc. is the only company that continuously maintains the service throughout the year using their employees.
§ Costs have been negotiated based on the treatment locations. NRP Group Inc. did not increase rates from its existing contract, which expires in November 2015.
§ The company will be paid the unit prices set forth in the contract, a copy which is available upon request.
§ Total expenditures under the contract are estimated to be $193,552, or $96,776 per year.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established for this renewal because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part D: Section 7 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan