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TO: THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILRVICES FROM: WILLIAM F. McCAIN`�,. / PROJECTS ENGINEER DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES CHARLES P. BALCZUN DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 1988 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT: WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, SLUDGE & SEPTAGE FACILITY BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION The Department of Utility Srvices has retained Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. (CDM) to perform studies regarding wastewater management. The studies include Septage and Grease Management Feasibility Study, June 1986; Sludge Management Feasibility Study, October 1986; and the Indian River County Wastewater Master Plan (Draft), May 1987. All three studies concluded that because of projected population growth in Indian River County, a lack of existing facilities to treat septage, sludge, and grease, and a growing concern by regulatory agencies about the adequacy of treatment of sludges in the state, Indian River County should proceed with the design and construction of a sludge, septage, and grease handling facility. The County's position became even more critical upon notification by the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation (FDER) on March 6th, 1987 that the existing sludge facility would have to be phased out beginning September 30, 1987. ANALYSIS On March 13, 1987, on behalf of Indian River County, CDM submitted a request for Inclusion for Fiscal Year 1988 to the FDER for the sludge, septage, and grease handling facility proposed for Indian River County. On August 8th, 1987, a schedule agreement was signed by the County and FDER to stay eligible for the grant as the County could receive a 55 percent grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The financial benefits of this grant are obvious. (See attached Cost Breakdown.) The next submittal date to meet the schedule agreement is March 15, 1988. The next EPA meeting to address this submittal is 30 days following March 15, 1988. To meet the schedule agreement and to retain grant eligibility, Indian River County must be prepared to submit engineering documents to the FDER within the next 30 to 60 days. RECOMMENDATION The Department of Utility Services recommends that the Commissioners approve and authorize Camp, Dresser & perform preparation of preliminary and final specifications for the Sludge and Septage Facility for of $285,000.00. A formal Work Authorization outlining forthcoming for your signatures. Board of County McKee, Inc. to drawings and an up -set limit the agreement is Chairman Scurlock noted that staff has prepared a selection process for the selection of consultants where 23 separate categories will be identified. Administrator Balczun intends to bring it to the Board at next week's meeting. The Chairman wanted to make it clear why we are going ahead and approving this contract now and not waiting until next week. FEB 2 3 1988 93 E;ool< 71 Ft(F 93