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Public Works
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Public Works, 25RFP06272025K-DB, Operation & Maintenance Services for Wastewater Facilities & Pump Stations in the North Fulton Service Area in an amount not to exceed $28,084,782.00 for the entire calendar year of 2026, with The Inframark-Slater Joint Venture doing business as (DBA) Fulton County Wastewater Partners (“FCWWP”) (Alpharetta, GA) to provide water and wastewater system operations and maintenance management systems in the North Fulton service area. The initial term of the contract is for a five (5) year period effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030, with one (1), five (5) year renewal option.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-60-15.1, Operation and Maintenance of Water Treatment Systems by Private Entities, the County is authorized, in the discretion of its governing authority, to enter into valid and binding leases and contracts for any period of time not to exceed 20 years to provide for the operation and maintenance of all or a portion of its wastewater treatment system, storm-water system, water system, or sewer system, or any combination of such systems, which contracts may include provisions for the design, construction, repair, reconditioning, replacement, maintenance, and operation of the system, or any combination of such services and functions.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☐
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District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: The contract provides for all operation and maintenance activities at the Public Works facilities & pump stations in the North Fulton Service Area, which consists of three (3) Water Reclamation Facilities (WRF), twenty-eight (28) wastewater pumping stations and associated forcemain air release valves, and five (5) potable water pump stations. Services will be provided twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, and fifty-two (52) weeks per year.
Scope of Work: The selected contractor will provide all labor, materials, supplies, chemicals, fuel, vehicles, resources, and services to operate and maintain the facilities in the best interest of Fulton County. The contractor will assume all responsibilities and liabilities associated with the operations and maintenance activities, ensure the reliability of operations, and maintain the value of the County’s investment in facilities and equipment.
The contract will be for a five-year period starting on January 01, 2026 and concluding on December 31, 2030 with the possibility of one, five-year renewal. The total contractual value of the services includes five financial elements - a Fixed Base Service Fee, Reimbursable Costs, Maintenance Allowance, Contingency Allowance, and Escalation:
• The Fixed Service Fee is the amount charged by the contractor to operate and maintain all of the North Fulton Managed Assets in compliance with the terms of the contract.
• Reimbursable Costs are costs reimbursed by the County to the Contractor at actual unit prices. Major components of the Reimbursable Costs are sludge disposal and the purchase of process chemicals.
• The Maintenance Allowance will be used to repair/replace major equipment or upgrade the Managed Assets at the County’s sole discretion.
• The Contingency Allowance will be used to finance unforeseen and variable expenses during the term at the County’s sole discretion.
• Escalation will be applied on an annual basis to cover on-going increasing expenses due to inflation and market adjustments. The Base Fee will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Reimbursable Costs will be adjusted annually based on actual market costs.
Below is a table that shows the anticipated five-year contract value, assuming a 3% CPI over the contract period.
Community Impact: The wastewater treated at the water reclamation facilities is ultimately discharged to the Chattahoochee and Little Rivers. Clean rivers allow for a healthy environment for economic and recreational activities.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works recommends award to Fulton County Wastewater Partners.
Project Implications: The Fulton County Department of Public Works no longer has the resources to operate and maintain these assets with county employees since privatization was first implemented in 1992 throughout the North Fulton Service Area
. Therefore, it is imperative that a contractor continues to provide uninterrupted wastewater treatment services on behalf of the Department of Public Works.
Community Issues/Concerns: No significant issues or concerns have been raised by the community over the operation of these assets by a private contractor.
Department Issues/Concerns: Many of the Joint Venture staff have worked on these facilities in the past, while employed by other companies.
Contract Modification: This is a new procurement.
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $28,084,782.00
Prime Vendor: Fulton County Wastewater Partners, 65/35 JV comprised of Inframark, LLC ($7,836,917.99 or 65.00%) & Slater Infrastructure Group, LLC African American Female Business Enterprise ($4,219,878.92 or 35.00%)
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Alpharetta, Ga
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $12,056,796.91 or 42.93%
Subcontractor: Let Us Love Your Lawn
Subcontractor Status: African American Male Business Enterprise
Location: Stone Mountain, Ga
County: Dekalb County
Contract Value: $525,185.42 or 1.87%
Subcontractor: Waste Eliminator
Subcontractor Status: Non-Minority
Location: Peachtree Corners, Ga
County: Gwinnett County
Contract Value: $4,999,091.20 or 17.80%
Subcontractor: Jackson Janitorial
Subcontractor Status: White Female Business Enterprise
Location: Jefferson, Ga
County: Twiggs County
Contract Value: $84,254.91 or 0.30%
Subcontractor: Global Center Systems
Subcontractor Status: Asian American Female Business Enterprise
Location: Smyrna, Ga
County: Cobb County
Contract Value: $140,423.91 or 0.50%
Subcontractor: Amtech
Subcontractor Status: Asian American Male Business Enterprise
Location: Atlanta, Ga
County: Fulton County
Contract Value: $112,339.13 or 0.40%
Subcontractor: Coleman & Associates
Subcontractor Status: African American Female Business Enterprise
Location: Decatur, Ga
County: Dekalb County
Contract Value: $308,932.60 or 1.10%
Subcontractor: ASPIS Environmental Management
Subcontractor Status: African American Male Business Enterprise
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
County: Gwinnett County
Contract Value: $28,084.78 or 0.10%
Subcontractor: Slater Infrastructure Group, LLC
Subcontractor Status: African American Female Business Enterprise
Location: Alpharetta, Ga
County: Fulton County
Contract Value: $9,829,673.70 or 35.00%
Total Contract Value: $28,084,782.00 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: $20,858,567.59 or 74.27
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Evaluation Committee Recommendation Memo
Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation Memo
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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David E. Clark, Director of Public Works, 404-612-2804
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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No
Total Contract Value
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This Request: |
$28,084,782.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$28,084,782.00 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
201-540-5458-1160: Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Professional Services, $2,994,650
Funding Line 2:
201-540-5462-1160: Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Professional Services, $3,391,356
Funding Line 3:
201-540-5463-1160: Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Professional Services, $16,809,887
Funding Line 4:
201-540-5476-1160: Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Professional Services, $4,486,314
Funding Line 5:
201-540-5451-1160: Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Professional Services, $402,574
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Start Date: 1/1/2026 |
End Date: 12/31/2030 |
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Renewal/Extension Terms: One (1), Five (5) Year renewal option |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: New Vendor
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