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Resolution Approving Contract in the Amount of $285,000 With Duke's Root Control, Inc. to Provide Chemical Treatment Services to Inhibit the Growth of Roots in the Sanitary Sewer System
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Department: Water Resources
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Kristine Williams, 373-2556
PURPOSE:
Duke's Root Control, Inc. is being requested to provide chemical treatment services to inhibit the growth of roots in the sanitary sewer system for the Water Resources Department. City Council approval for a contract with Duke's Root Control, Inc. in the amount of $285,000 is requested.
BACKGROUND:
Water Resources is requesting to enter into a three-year contract with Duke's Root Control, Inc. to provide chemical treatment of sanitary sewers to inhibit the growth of roots. Roots are one of the primary causes of sanitary sewer backups and can cause property damage and customer inconvenience if not properly addressed in the City's sewer maintenance efforts.
Duke's Root Control was the only respondent to the City's August 2014 Request for Proposals. After surveying over a dozen other utilities in the surrounding area that use root control services, only two vendors were found to provide this type of service in this area. Neither vendor qualifies under the City's MWBE program. Duke's Root Control has been used by the City in the past with very good results.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for year one of this contract is budgeted in Water and Sewer Operating Fund account 501-7041-01.5429. This account will also be used in years two and three provided that sufficient appropriations are approved by City Council in succeeding fiscal years.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Water Resources Department recommends approval of the contract with Duke's Root Control, Inc. in the amount of $285,000.