HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-45 Biosolids Removal RESOLUTION NO. 2012-45
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� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF BIOSOLIDS REMOVAL CONTRACT
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SOLUTIONS, INC.
WHEREAS:
1. On September 19, 2012, after soliciting competitive bids, the City Council awarded a
one-year contract ("sludge removal contract") to Total Waste Solutions, Inc. ("TWS"), to remove
biosolids, also called "sludge," produced by the anaerobic digester at the City's Waste Water
Treatment Plant ("VWVfP") and to dispose of the sludge at a fully licensed and approved solid
waste landfill; and
2. Two companies submitted bids in response to the Request for Bids: TWS and Ukiah
Waste Solutions, Inc. ("UWS"), the company franchised by the City to collect and dispose of
solid waste in the City; and
3. On November 7, 2012, TWS and UWS entered an agreement to assign the sludge
removal contract from TWS to UWS, subject to the City's approval; and
4. UWS has requested the City to approval the assignment; and
r � 5. On December 19, 2012, the City Council considered the request by UWS to approve
the assignment of the siudge removal contract; and
6. The City Council finds that approving the assignment will not change the cost or terms
of removing siudge from the VWVfP and that UWS has demonstrated its qualifications to
satisfactorily perform the contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah approves the
assignmeni of the sludge removai contracf from i UVS to U'vVB, subjeci to ihe foliowing
conditions:.
1. UWS agrees to assume al! of the obligations under the sludge removal contract; and
2. UWS will not assign the contract without#he prior written approval of the Gity C-ouncil.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on December 19, 2012,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, Rodin, Landis, Baldwin, and Mayor Crane
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ��
ABSTAIN:None
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i Douglas �. rane, Mayor
ATTEST: /
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Kristine Lawler, City Cierk
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