HomeMy Public PortalAbout100_090_Agenda Request - Sludge DigesterCity Council Agenda Item Request
Agenda Item Requests and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Clerk of Council by 4:00PM on the Thursday prior to the next scheduled Council
meeting. If this form is received after the deadline, the item will be listed on the next scheduled agenda.
Council Meeting Date for Request: March 26, 2015
Item: WWTP Sludge Digester
Recommended Bidder: BRW Construction Company is the lowest responsible bidder at $1,049,449. Project is over initial budgeted estimate of $770,000 due to recommended upgrades to specifications
to increase longevity of digester. Project will require financing the additional funds (nearly $300,000) to complete project this fiscal year. Finance Director will provide financing
options. Infrastructure committee recommended approval 3-0. Specifications are included in packet.
Project Description: The digester project consists of the installation of a 500,000
gallon pre-stressed concrete tank (65’ diameter x 22’ tall), three(3) 75-hp blowers in canopied building, diffused air array (piping and membrane diffusers in bottom of tank), waste
sludge pump, transfer sludge pump, miscellaneous valves, piping, etc. The project will allow for the treatment (and reduction) of biosolids from the wastewater treatment process. The
project will significantly reduce biosolids management costs for the City.
Account Number: 505-4310-54-2100
Paper Work: __X__ Attached*
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by 4:00PM on the Thursday prior to the scheduled meeting.
Submitted by: Diane D. Schleicher
Phone / Email: dsch@cityoftybee.org