DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 22ITB075A-KM, Sewer Line Chemical Root Control Services in the amount not to exceed $349,996.36 with Duke's Root Controls, Inc. (Syracuse, NY), to provide sewer system chemical root services. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND The Department of Public Works requests renewal of an existing contract with Duke's Root Control, Inc., to provide sewer line chemical root control services.
Scope of Work: The contract is for sewer system chemical root services for the Department of Public Works for the County's North and South Fulton sanitary sewer service areas. Approximately 848.55 miles of sewer pipeline have been treated for root intrusion from 2014 through 2022.
Community Impact: Root intrusion into the sanitary sewer system can result in sewer system spills that can create odorous conditions. If significant, the spill could result in fish being killed and, if a body of water is impacted, there could be adverse impacts to human health and the environment.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works ...
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