HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-2012 Operations Committee Agenda Packet - supplemental Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Regular Meeting of they ` i 5:00 P.M.
Operations Committee Administration Building
Board Room
10544 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA
714 593-7130
SUPPLEMENTAL
AGENDA
The Operations Committee will consider the following:
NON CONSENT:
14. Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Provide direction to staff on options for the EnerTech Environmental California,
LLC biosolids management contract.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
Supplemental Agenda was posted in the lobby of the Administration Building not less than 72 hours prior
to the meeting. Dated this 1"day of June 2012.
Maria E. Ayala,
Clerk of the Board
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Mewing Dare TOBd.of W.
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Jim Herberg, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: ENERTECH BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on options for the EnerTech Environmental Califomia, LLC
biosolids management contract.
SUMMARY
It is anticipated that EnerTech Environmental California, LLC (EnerTech) will not meet
the terms of the amended biosolids management contract by completing commissioning
of the Rialto Facility as of June 11, 2012.
Staff seeks direction from the Board regarding ending our participation with Enertech
and the Rialto Facility.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
March 2012 — Board of Directors adopted Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with
EnerTech for the management of 225 tons per day of biosolids.
February 2011 — Board of Directors adopted Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with
EnerTech implementing an Interim Technical Plan, which included performance
measures to be completed no later than March 13, 2012. Amendment No. 2 included:
(1) a reduce fee provision for diverted biosolids to alternative sites during the period of
February 16, 2011 to March 12, 2013; (2) a partial reimbursement provision of past
management fees for diverted biosolids in the amount of $1,047,501.55; and (3) a
rebate provision providing for a partial return of management fees for diverted biosolids.
November 2006 — Board of Directors adopted Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with
EnerTech, increasing the amount of biosolids from 200 tons to 225 tons, and increasing
the contract period from 20 to 25 years, and to increase cost from $69.40 to $72.40 per
ton, plus variable costs of energy and transportation.
July 2005 — Board of Directors adopted 10-year Agreement with EnerTech with four (4)
five-year options at an initial cost of$69.40 per ton of biosolids managed.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
CEQA
N/A
BUDGET/DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY COMPLIANCE
This item has been budgeted (FY 2011-12 Budget, Line Item 53010).
Date of ADaroyal Contract Amount Continaencv
07/20/05 $69.40 per ton +costs N/A
11/15/06 $72.40 per ton +costs N/A
02/23/11 $62.63 per ton +costs N/A
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