Title
Sugar-Based Beverage Reuse for Wastewater Treatment Plants
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for sugar-based beverage reuse for wastewater treatment plants for a term of six years:
- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated dba CCBCC Operations, LLC,
- Independent Beverage Company, LLC, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Joseph Lockler, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Since 2001, Charlotte Water has partnered with local beverage companies for the delivery of sugar water to its wastewater treatment plants.
§ Charlotte Water utilizes this product to assist in the biological treatment of nitrogen and phosphorous in the wastewater treatment process. Use of this beneficial and sustainable product reduces the need to dose more expensive chemicals, resulting in annual savings of approximately $500,000.
§ A waiver of a competitive solicitation process for services may be granted on a limited basis when deemed appropriate and in the city’s best interest. A waiver has been approved for these services based on limited vendors with required qualifications.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are anticipated to be $200,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This contract is exempt under the CBI Program.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget