Department
Public Works
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Public Works, 19RFP090419K-DB, Operation & Maintenance Services for Wastewater Facilities & Pump Stations in the North Fulton Service Area in an amount not to exceed $1,995,238.07 with Veolia Water North America-South, LLC (Boston, MA), to provide operation and maintenance services at wastewater facilities and pump stations in North Fulton. Effective upon BOC approval.
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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: The Department of Public Works is requesting an increase in spending authority to the 2024 PO #24SC090419K-DB with Veolia Water North America-South, LLC in the amount of $1,995,238.07 to cover the added cost in assisting with the decommissioning of the former Big Creek wastewater plant in accordance with the master contract (19RFP090419K-DB).
Scope of Work: As part of the annual Operation & Maintenance contract and Purchase Order (24SC090419K-DB), Veolia Water North America-South, LLC is authorized to spend $22,267,526.42 as part of their 2025 fixed fee to operate all of the North Fulton assets, including 3 wastewater treatment facilities, all wastewater lift stations, and all water pump stations. In addition to the normal operations & maintenance activities associated with these facilities, Veolia was asked to assist in the decommissioning of the former 24 MGD conventional treatment plant during the spring and summer. These activities included removing and disposing of biosolids contained in the old digesters, assisting in the removal and disposal of certain equipment (e.g., the Lime silo) no longer used at Big Creek, and other activities necessary to bring the new 32 MGD membrane treatment plant online. Therefore, the Purchase Order needs to be increased in order to cover these costs. Fortunately, the existing Purchase Order had some contingency included to cover some of these costs; however, an additional $1,995,238.07 is needed to close out the 2025 expenses. Public Works staff have reviewed the additional costs and agree that they are reasonable and needed for the successful operation of the new Big Creek facility. Money is available for these expenses in the existing 2024 Public Works O&M budget and the Big Creek construction project for these expenses.
Community Impact: The successful operation and maintenance of the new Big Creek facility allows for the proper treatment of wastewater throughout the Big Creek service area in North Fulton County.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works recommends approval of the increase in spending authority request.
Project Implications: Failure to increase the spending authority for this operations & maintenance purchase order will result in the inability of Fulton County to pay for increased expenses already incurred by Veolia.
Community Issues/Concerns: Many of the additional tasks performed by Veolia as part of this increase spending authority was in direct response to the community’s concerns about odor emitting from the old plant during the decommissioning process.
Department Issues/Concerns: The department has no issues or concerns with this increase in spending authority request.
Contract Modification:
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
Date |
Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
20-0133 |
2/19/2020 |
$8,728,340.00 |
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FY Year 2021 |
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$18,166,470.00 |
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FY Year 2022 |
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$18,711,464.00 |
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FY Year 2023 |
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$19,272,808.00 |
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FY Year 2024 |
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$19,850,992.00 |
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FY Year 2025 |
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$22,267,526.42 |
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Amendment #1 |
24-0847 |
12/4/2024 |
$909,668.00 |
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Amendment #2 |
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$1,995,238.07 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$109,902,506.49 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $1,995,238.07
Prime Vendor: Veolia Water North America-South, LLC
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County or
Prime Value: $1,079,224.27or 54.09%
Subcontractor: Amtech Drive
Subcontractor Status: Asian American Female Business Enterprise
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Contract Value: $6,783.81 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: $8,380.00 or 0.42%
Subcontractor: Custom Klimates
Subcontractor Status: Non-Minority
Location: Canton, GA
County: Cherokee County
Contract Value: $5,387.14 or 0.27%
Subcontractor: D. Clark Harris
Subcontractor Status: White Female Business Enterprise
Location: Fayetteville, GA
County: Fayette County
Contract Value: $46,090.00 or 2.31%
Subcontractor: Global Control Systems Inc.
Subcontractor Status: White Female Business Enterprise
Location: Smyrna, GA
County: Cobb County
Contract Value: $9,377.62 or 0.47%
Subcontractor: Khafra Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Subcontractor Status: African American Male Business Enterprise
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Contract Value: $187,153.33 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: $39,106.67 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: $187,153.33 or 9.38%
Subcontractor: Prime Power
Subcontractor Status: White Female Business Enterprise-Certified
Location: Austell, GA
County: Cobb County
Contract Value: $11,971.43 or 0.60%
Subcontractor: Waste Eliminator, Inc
Subcontractor Status: Non-Minority
Location: Peachtree Corners, GA
County: Gwinnett County
Contract Value: $414,610.47 or 20.78%
Total Contract Value: $1,995,238,07 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: $496,016.18 or 24.86%
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Amendment to Contract
Exhibit 2: Contractor Performance Report
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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No
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$106,997,600.42 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$909,668.00 |
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This Request: |
$1,995,238.07 |
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TOTAL: |
$109,902,506.49 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
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Cash |
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Match Required: |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
201-540-5463-1160: - Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Public Works, Professional Services, $421,169.57
Funding Line 2:
235-540-5400-S157: - Public Works, Big Creek Plant Expansion, $1,574,068.50
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: Upon BOC Approval |
End Date: 3/31/2026 |
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Cost Adjustment: N/A |
Renewal/Extension Terms: No renewal options |
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 |
9/25/2025 |