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TO: Mayor Richard C Irvin
FROM: L. Eric Schoeny, P.E. Superintendent of Water and Sewer Maintenance
DATE: September 14th, 2020
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to adopt unit prices submitted by Waste Management of Illinois for the disposal of excavated spoils that cannot be classified as Clean Construction Demolition Debris (CCDD).
PURPOSE:
The purpose for this resolution is to provide a means for the City's Water and Sewer Maintenance Division to dispose of spoils that cannot be disposed of as CCDD material.
BACKGROUND:
35 ILL. Adm. Code 1100 requires testing of soils excavated from sites with a history of activity that may have resulted in soil contamination. The code also requires that spoils excavated from residential sites be tested for pH. Soils that do not meet the requirements for disposal at a CCDD landfill must be disposed of at a facility permitted to accept such contaminated material.
The City of Aurora's Water and Sewer Maintenance Division regularly generates excavated spoils while maintaining the City's water and sewer infrastructure. Environmental Science professional services are required to classify excavated spoils for proper disposal. Depending on the results of the soils analysis, spoils are disposed of as CCDD, non-special waste or special waste.
DISCUSSION:
On August 23, 2020, the City's Purchasing Division advertised a request for proposals for the disposal of non-CCDD material. Six potential contractors and several bid sites viewed the document from the City's website. On September 9th, 2020, the Purchasing Division opened a proposal from the sole submitter, Waste Management of Illinois.
As shown on the attached proposal submitted by Waste Management, the bid price per ton disposal fee for the next 12 months is $23.00 per ton, with an option for a 5% increase per annum.
Local preference does not apply to this proposal.
Funding for this expense is provided in the 2020 budget in account 510-4...
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