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The selection as follows: (1) (2) (3) committee reviewed the proposals and ranked the f irms Hydrologic Florida, Inc. Southern States Utilities Avatar Utility Services. On November 1, 1995, the Board of County Commissioners authorized the Department of Utility Services to begin negotiations with the first ranked firm Hydrologic Florida, Inc. and to proceed with negotiations with subsequently ranked firms should the negotiations with the first ranked firm fail (Copy Attached). ANALYSIS The staff of the Department of Utility Services has met with Hydrologic Florida, Inc. and has negotiated the attached proposed Agreement for Contract Operation, Maintenance and Management Services for Indian River County Wastewater Facilities (Laurelwood, Vista Gardens, Vista Royale) with Hydrologic Florida, Inc.(Agreement). The Agreement and proposed Scope of Services (Exhibit B of Agreement) was developed to assure operation and maintenance of the facilities will be at/or above current standards and protection for the County in the event of failure to perform by Hydrologic Florida, Inc.. A Performance Bond in the amount of $150,000.00 (projected first year contractual costs) securing performance under the Agreement is required prior to commencing operations. The proposed Agreement is for an initial term of two years, with the option for an extension of an additional two years upon agreement by both parties. The County or Hydrologic shall have the right to terminate the Agreement with ninety (90) days written notice (with or without cause) and in the event of a breach of the Agreement, the non -breaching party may terminate the Agreement after thirty'(30) days notice of the breach and an opportunity to correct. The proposed fee schedule (Sect. V, 5.1, page 10) for the two (2) year Agreement would be as follows: 1/1/96 to 12/31/96 $149,940.00 1/1/97 to 12/31/97 $155,184.00 (3.5% increase) 1/1/98 to 12/31/98 $160,620.00 (3.5% increase if contract extended beyond 2 yrs.) The proposed fee schedule for performing the required services for the first year under the Agreement will be $149,940.00. The 1994/95 annual cost for operations was $180,851.17. Based upon increased chemical costs and labor costs the projected 1995/96 cost for operations will be $189,697.00. The projected reduction in costs would be as follows: Projected 95/96 Operation and Maintenance Costs $189,697.00 Projected Contractual Agreement Costs 149,940.00 Projected Cost Savings $ 39,757.00 Projected % Cost Savings 20.95% If approved, the proposed start date of the Agreement would be January 1, 1996. As previously reported in the November 1, 1995, Board of County Commissioners,' meeting, if the Agreement is approved two wastewater operator positions will be eliminated. W December 19, 1995