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Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Health & Environment; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing March 4, 2021 Client: Danielle Lord, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Huber Technology Inc., for grit washing equipment, in an amount not to exceed $261,544. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Sole Source N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide grit washing equipment to replace the existing exhausted equipment at the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant grit washing equipment is a vital part of the wastewater treatment process. The equipment separates the inorganic grit and mineral particles. The removed inorganics are then discharged into roll off containers for landfill disposal. The existing grit washing equipment has met its useful life expectancy and is being replaced to prevent any additional failures in the treatment process. The contractor’s equipment is a patented product with several unique design features that delivers the best performance. This performance includes the highest grit capture efficiency, lowest organic content and the lowest water content. The equipment has a proprietary perforated plate design to create a true fluidized grit bed and clog free washing system.