Department
Public Works
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 19RFP090419K-DB, Operation & Maintenance Service for Wastewater Facilities & Pump Stations in the North Fulton Service Area, in an amount not to exceed $5,641,222.93, with Veolia Water North America-South, LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide reliable, uninterrupted operation of the water and wastewater system operations and maintenance management systems in the North Fulton service area for an additional 90 day period, effective January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for contract completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☐
District 1 ☒
District 2 ☒
District 3 ☒
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background
Scope of Work: Veolia Water North America-South LLC currently provides operation and maintenance services for the Fulton County owned facilities & pump stations in the North Fulton Service Area, which consists of three (3) Water Reclamation Facilities, twenty-eight (28) wastewater pumping stations, forty-six (46) air release valves, and five (5) potable water pump stations. The contract was initially awarded by the Board of Commissioners on February 19, 2020, as BOC Agenda #20-0133 with an initial term of the contract between July 6, 2020, through July 5, 2025. A 120-day extension was approved by the Board of Commissioners on June 18, 2025 as BOC Agenda #25-0477 that resulted in the contract date being extended to November 3, 2025. A second extension for 57 days was approved on October 15, 2025 as BOC Agenda #25-0787 that resulted in the contract date being extended to December 31, 2025.
This third contract extension will continue the same three financial elements of the original contract, which include a Fixed Base Service Fee, Maintenance Allowance, and Contingency Allowance. Additional information regarding each of the three financial elements is below:
• 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.
• 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.
Below is a table that shows the anticipated contract value during the 90-day extension using the pro-rated costs that were in place in FY2025 plus the typical 3% contract escalation that has been allowed in the past with this contract:
This contract extension will allow for Veolia Water North America-South, LLC to continue to operate these facilities while Public Works continues to review the proposals received as part of 25RFP06272025K-DB that covers the operation and maintenance services as part of a new 5-year contract. The extension will also allow for sufficient transition time between operators if the current operator is not selected as part of the current procurement.
Community Impact: The wastewater treated at these facilities is ultimately discharged into the Chattahoochee and Etowah Rivers. Having professionally run facilities allows for a healthy environment for economic and recreational activities along these rivers.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works recommends the extension of this contract with Veolia Water North America -South, LLC.
Project Implications: Fulton County Public Works no longer has the resources to operate and maintain these assets since privatization was first implemented throughout the North Fulton Service Area in 1992. Therefore, it is imperative that a contractor continues to provide uninterrupted wastewater treatment services on behalf of Fulton County Public Works.
Community Issues/Concerns: Although there has been operational challenge at these facilities over the past five years, the plants currently meet all nutrient permit requirements of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Department Issues/Concerns: The Department believes that this vendor can continue to perform the services until the current procurement process has been completed.
Contract Modification:
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
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Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount (7/6 -12/31/20) |
20-0133 |
2/19/2020 |
$ 8,728,340.00 |
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FY2021 |
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$18,166,470.00 |
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FY2022 |
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$18,711,464.00 |
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FY2023 |
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$19,272,808.00 |
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FY2024 |
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$19,850,992.00 |
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FY2024 Increase Spending |
24-0847 |
12/4/2024 |
$909,668.00 |
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FY2025 (1/1 - 7/5/25) |
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$10,475,341.00 |
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Extension #1 (7/6 - 11/3/25) |
25-0477 |
6/18/2025 |
$7,381,500.47 |
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Extension #2 (11/4 - 12/31/25) |
25-0787 |
10/15/2025 |
$3,506,212.72 |
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Extension #3 (1/1 - 3/31/26) |
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$5,641,222.93 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$112,644,019.12 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $5,641,222.93
Prime Vendor: Veolia Water North America North/Khafra Operation Services - Joint Venture 50/50 JV (Veolia $1,525.668.50 or 50% - Non Minority & Khafra $1,525,668.50 or 50% - African America Male Business Enterprise
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County or
Prime Value: $3,051,337.48 or 54.09%
Subcontractor: Amtech Drive
Subcontractor Status: Asian American Female Business Enterprise
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Contract Value: $19,180.16 or 0.34%
Subcontractor: Jackson Janitorial & Facilities Maintenance, LLC (Bateman & Styles, LLC)
Subcontractor Status: African American Female Business Enterprise
Location: Toccoa, GA
County: Stephens County
Contract Value: $23,693.14 or 0.42%
Subcontractor: Custom Klimates
Subcontractor Status: Non-Minority
Location: Canton, GA
County: Cherokee County
Contract Value: $15,231.30 or 0.27%
Subcontractor: D. Clark Harris
Subcontractor Status: White Female Business Enterprise
Location: Fayetteville, GA
County: Fayette County
Contract Value: $130,312.25 or 2.31%
Subcontractor: Global Control Systems Inc.
Subcontractor Status: White Female Business Enterprise
Location: Smyrna, GA
County: Cobb County
Contract Value: $26,513.75 or 0.47%
Subcontractor: Khafra Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Subcontractor Status: African American Male Business Enterprise
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Contract Value: $529,146.71 or 9.38%
Subcontractor: Let Us Love Your Lawn
Subcontractor Status: African American Female Business Enterprise
Location: Stone Mountain, GA
County: Dekalb County
Contract Value: $110,567.97 or 1.96%
Subcontractor: Slater Infrastructure Group d/b/a Multi-Energy Group, LLC
Subcontractor Status: African American Female Business Enterprise
Location: Alpharetta, GA
County: Fulton County
Contract Value: $529,146.71 or 9.38%
Subcontractor: Prime Power
Subcontractor Status: White Female Business Enterprise
Location: Austell, GA
County: Cobb County
Contract Value: $33,847.34 or 0.60%
Subcontractor: Waste Eliminator, Inc
Subcontractor Status: Non-Minority
Location: Peachtree Corners, GA
County: Gwinnett County
Contract Value: $1,172,246.12 or 20.78%
Total Contract Value: $5,641,222.93 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: $2,928,076.52 or 51.90%
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Extension Agreement
Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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David Clark, Director, Department of Public Works. 404-612-2804
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$103,496,583.47 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$3,506,212.72 |
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This Request: |
$5,641,222.93 |
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TOTAL: |
$112,644,019.12 |
Grant Information Summary
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
201-540-5458-116: Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Professional Services- $446,118.99
Funding Line 2:
201-540-5462-1160: Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Professional Services- $608,960.23
Funding Line 3:
201-540-5463-1160: Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Professional Services- $3,250,305.53
Funding Line 4:
201-540-5476-1160: Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Professional Services- $1,239,430.30
Funding Line 5:
201-540-5451-1160: Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Professional Services- $66,407.87
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 1/1/2026 |
End Date: 3/31/2026 |
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Cost Adjustment: N/A |
Renewal/Extension Terms: No renewal remains |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 62
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
No
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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6/26/2025 |
9/26/2025 |