HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-22 09-214 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 09 214
Date: 6-22-2009
Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract Amendment with New England
Organics
Responsible Department: Wastewater Treatment Plant
Commentary:
New England Organics, Inc. (NEO) has provided biosolids disposal services for Bangor's wastewater
treatment plant (WWTP) since January 1996. Biosolids are a byproduct of the wastewater
treatment process. Our plant produces approximately 6,600 wet tons or about 9,600 cubic yards
per year. NEO composts most of our biosolids which are eventually sold as a soil amendment. A
small percentage is buried at the Juniper Ridge landfill.
The original contract was structured to provide disposal services for five years with the option to
renew the contract for three more five year periods. This amendment to the contract provides for a
fuel adjustment surcharge for extraordinary fuel price increases. During negotiations, the City was
able to include a provision that was not included in their original draft that limits the maximum
increase over the base rate in any year to no more than 10%. They also removed the minimum load
penalty. Staff has worked extensively with this vendor to address this particular contractual issue
to the benefit of both parties. Staff's recommendation is to amend the contract as noted above.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
This has been reviewed and is recommended by the Finance Committee. R)7" \, I/
City Manager
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
Introduced
Introduced for
X Passage
First Reading
Referral
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Finance Director
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Assigned to Councilor Bronson June 22, 2009
CI'T'Y OF BANGOR
(T TLE.) Order, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract Amendment with New England
Organics
By the City Council of the City of Bangor.
ORDERED, THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract amendment with
New England Organics, subject to the approval of the City Solicitor, allowing for the imposition
of a fuel adjustment surcharge for extraordinary fuel price increases.
Ilii CITY COUNCIL
June 22, 2009
Passed
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