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Agreement for Depot Park Remediation Project (B)
This item is a request to execute an Agreement between the City of Gainesville Public Works Department and Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc. (ECT) to complete remediation services on the Depot Park site.
Explanation
The City and GRU, entered into a contract with Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc., (ECT) to provide remediation work at Depot Park Phase II Pond & Pump Station Project (Depot Park Phase II). As part of its contracted work responsibilities, ECT has been operating and maintaining the water treatment system (WTS) on Depot Park Site. The operation and maintenance of the WTS was funded by GRU until December 31, 2013. Because Public Works Department is now responsible for the completion of Depot Park Phase II, Public Works Department has agreed to fund the remaining contract costs associated with the WTS operation and maintenance until the completion of the ongoing Depot Park Phase II Pond & Pump Station Project. This project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2014.
Public Works Department desires to continue the City’s Agreement with ECT by continuing the City’s existing contract with GRU through June 30, 2014 and by changing the contact department to Public Works. The continued operation of the WTS is required during all construction dewatering activities on the project due to the site’s contaminated groundwater associated with the former manufactured gas plant (MGP). This requirement is a condition of the City’s permit with the Department of Environmental Protection for remediating the site.
Fiscal Note
Funding for this project in the amount of $159,070.71 is available in the adopted Capital Improvement Plan FY 2013-2017.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the agreement with ECT; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any necessary documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality; and 3) issue a pur...
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