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is disturbing to the nearby residents. The County has received many complaints and would like to resolve this odor problem and eliminate the damaging gas produced. ANALYSIS The County is presently piloting several odor elimination systems. Due to the location of nearby homes, the County wishes to install the biofiltration biocube at the Vero Shores Lift Station. It has been found to be a reliable system, environmentally friendly, and requires little maintenance during operation. The engineering staff has visited and witnessed a successful operation of the system in other counties. It has a contact stabilization process, the same as the wastewater treatment process that we have known for years. The gas is saturated and vaporized prior to introduction to the microbes. The result is no more gas. The system will be purchased from EG&G Biofiltration at a cost of $18,345.00, as presented. The performance guarantee states,"in the event the system does not work, EG&G has agreed that the County may return the system within 90 days." This will be funded through the renewal and replacement fund. The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve this purchase in the amount of $18,345.00, from EG&G Biofiltration, as presented. - Environmental Engineer Robbie Wisemen advised this is a treatment to remove odors which are created by sulphuric acid and is environmentally sound and cheap to maintain. Administrator Chandler stated there is an additional safeguard which is a 90 day guarantee. Commissioner Bird wondered if this could be used at the lift station where complaints have been received regarding odors, and Director of Utility Services Terry Pinto responded there is a difference is the size of the facilities. If this process works, it could possibly be considered for larger facilities. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved the purchase in the amount of $18,345 from EG&G Biofiltration, as recommended by staff. CONTRACT WILL BE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN EXECUTED AND RECEIVED WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROTECT - BRISTOL STREET_ SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION - DRIVEWAYS, INC. The Board reviewed a Memorandum of December 4, 1995: TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTIL SERVICES / DATE: DECEMBER 4, 1995 PREPARED TERRY H. DRUM j++P AND STAFFED G.I.S. COORDINATOR BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTLILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT BRISTOL STREET, SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BID NO. 4007 WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 34 DECEMBER 12, 1995 23 BOOK 96 PA E 764