HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-065 N.C.S. 05/15/2017Resolution No. 2017-065 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOTAL WASTE SYSTEMS FOR
THE HAULING AND DISPOSAL OR BENEFICIAL REUSE OF CITY BIOSOLIDS
WHEREAS, biosolids production is inherent in the process of wastewater treatment; and
WHEREAS, the City has incorporated technology and systems for appropriate
management of biosolids into the design and operation of the Ellis Creek Water Recycling
Facility (ECWRF); and
WHEREAS, as part of the implementation of a sound management plan for biosolids produced
at the ECWRF, the City intends to continue its existing practice of contracting for hauling and
offsite disposal or reuse of biosolids; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a Request for Proposals for the Hauling and Beneficial
Reuse or Disposal of City Biosolids on December 19, 2013, which was circulated to
professionally qualified firms for responses; and
WHEREAS, Total Waste Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Ratto Group, was
awarded a Professional Services Agreement for Hauling and Disposal or Reuse of City Biosolids
for a period of three years through June 30, 2017 with an option to renew the agreement for one
additional two-year period up to June 30, 2019 based on satisfactory performance; and
WHEREAS, Total Waste Systems has provided reliable service, and met the
performance standards described in the scope of services; and
WHEREAS, Total Waste Systems has been responsive to the needs of the facility to
maintain efficient dewatering operations; and
WHEREAS, the extension of the agreement continues an existing City activity, and the
contractor's disposal and reuse methods employ existing sites which are permitted, approved and
in use, and the extension of the agreement does not constitute a "project" under the California
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Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); see Title 14, Chapter 3, California Code of Regulations
("CEQA Guidelines"), Sections 15060(c) (2) and 15368.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City hereby:
1. Approves the amendment to extend the Professional Services Agreement, included as
Attachment 2, for Hauling and Disposal or Beneficial Reuse of City Biosolids for a two-
year period up to June 30, 2019, in a not to exceed amount of $2,233,000 for the full five-
year term of the agreement.
2. Authorizes the City Manager or his designee to execute said amendment on behalf of the
City of Petaluma.
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Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE:
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 15`h day of May, 2017, form:
by the following vote:
/City Attorney
AYES:
Albertson, Vice Mayor Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
a-04-VNIT l/ T)�CL>ZCity
Clerk Pro em Wayor
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