DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Public Works, 19ITB120723A-FB, Sewer Line Chemical Root Control Services in the amount of $200,000.00 with Dukes Root Controls Inc. (Syracuse, NY), to provide sewer system chemical root services. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (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?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
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 798.8 miles of sewer pipeline have been treated for root intrusion from 2014 thru 2020.
Community Impact: Root intrusion into the sanitary sewer system can result in sewer system spills that can create odorous conditions. If significant, the result could be a fish kill, and possible adverse impacts to human health and the environment if a body of water is impacted.
Department Recommendation: The Department requests approval to renew the existing contract with Dukes ...
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