ITEM 3.5 Fergus Power Pump IncCITY
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MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Utilities
Utility Manager Neidermeier
August 26, 2019
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
3.5
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
I THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
application for solids removal from the Otsego Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
X
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
No
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
Approximately 850,000 gallons of generated biosolids will be applied to local approved agricultural sites
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Requirements of the project include injection, load documentation, spill prevention measures and
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Fergus Power Pump Inc. to complete the fall biosolids haul and land
application for solids removal from the Otsego Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
ISA PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/J USTI FI CATION:
Approximately 850,000 gallons of generated biosolids will be applied to local approved agricultural sites
this fall; 425,000 gallons will be removed from the West Facility and 425,000 gallons from the East Facility.
Requirements of the project include injection, load documentation, spill prevention measures and
conducted per MPCA and EPA rules of application standards. Utility Operations Staff Type IV certified
operators will identify sites, application rates and oversee the work to ensure all requirements are met.
Quotes were requested from two contractors for this falls' solids application. Fergus Power Pump Inc.
provided the only response for a total haul and application cost estimated at $45,475.00, this is under the
$55,000.00 budgeted for 2019. Staff recommends approval as the contractor has provided satisfactory
application services in prior years.
Staff reviewed the quote with the Public Works Subcommittee at the August 21St meeting with
recommendation of full Council Consent.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
0 Quote from Fergus Power Pump Inc.
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE ITTO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve Fergus Power Pump Inc. to complete the fall biosolids haul and land application for
solids removal from the Otsego Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
602-49450-419 Yes
Adam Flaherty
From: Jim - Fergus Power Pump <jim@ferguspowerpump.com>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2019 2:01 PM
To: Kurt Neidermeier
Subject: Biosolids Hauling for City of Otsego
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August 19, 2019
Mr. Kurt Neidermeier
City of Otsego
RE: Biosolids Hauling for City of Otsego
Dear Mr. Neidermeier,
• 24978 - 225th Street
Phone (218) 736-6772
Email: fppinc@prtel.com
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Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Fax (218) 736-7115
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Thank you for the opportunity to offer a proposal for hauling and land applying Biosolids from the City of
Otsego Wastewater Treatment Facility.
According to your email, we understand the following to be true. There is approximately a total of 850,000
gallons at 3.0 solids of Biosolids between the west and east plant, to haul and dispose of at permitted field sites
for City of Otsego.
Fergus Power Pump Inc. will provide quote for the hauling and injection of Biosolids.
Fergus Power Pump, Inc. will haul 425,000 gallons to permit sites approximately 2 miles away for the west
plant and will haul 425,000 gallons for the east plant and the permitted sites are approximately 2.0 miles and 10
miles away.
Fergus Power Pump, Inc. acknowledges the requirements are in the proposal request.
Fergus Power Pump, Inc. will supply all equipment necessary to remove, haul and injection of 850,000 gallons
from both plants and provide a quote as follows:
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Mr. Kurt Neidermeier
City of Otsego
West Plant
Hauling, Land Application 425,000 gallons @ $0.049 / gallon $20,825.00.00
East Plant
Hauling, Land Application 425,000 gallons @ $0.058 /gallon $24,650.00
Land Application of Biosolids will be conducted as per Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, MPCA and EPA
Rules within regard to land application of Biosolids. Fergus Power Pump is a MPCA Type IV Certified
Corporation.
A fuel surcharge will be added should the price of fuel be over $3.50 / gallon, per invoice of usage per unit.
All equipment necessary will be full of fuel at the start of the project and refueled at the end of the end of the
project.
Example: Surcharge = Current price of fuel $3.85 - $3.50 = $0.35 * gallons used per unit
We will need to have a current analysis of the Biosolids and a copy of letter of authorization of the permitted
site before land application can take place.
If you have any questions or need clarifications, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Mitch Okerstrom
President
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