Item 4CAGENDA ITEM # 4C
MARCH 23, 2009
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Ditch Spraying and
Maintenance
SUBMITTED BY: Rick Carper, P.E. Director of Public Works C.E.
DATE: March 11, 2009
BACKGROUND: The City's annual contract for Ditch Spraying and
Maintenance, with Bluewater Environmental of Florida, Inc.,
expires on April 30, 2009. All authorized extensions are
complete, so the contract is due to go out to bid. Mr. John
Pastore, owner of Bluewater, has requested the City
consider "piggy- back" off the JEA contract for Aquatic Weed
Control. If approved, he will guarantee our current pricing for
ditch spraying and maintenance not to change for an
additional three-year period. Bluewater will, at no additional
cost, include water quality monitoring and biological nutrient
removal technologies. Water quality monitoring is expected
to be required when the City's Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System (MS4) permit is renewed (under review by
FDEP now), so including the monitoring with this contract
will save having a separate contract, at an additional cost.
RECOMMENDATION: Extend the Ditch Spraying contract for three years at the
current (2006) price total for the year $20,928.00.
ATTACHMENTS: Letter signed by John Pastore, owner of Bluewater
Environmental of Florida, Inc. agreeing to the extension at
the current prices. JEA Bid #RFQ 49592
BUDGET: Budgeted $22,000.00 in Stormwater Account 470-0000-538-
34.00.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ~~l
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ENVIRONMENTAL OF FLORIDA, INC
Mr. Rick Carper / Director of Public Works
City of Atlantic Beach
1200 Sandpiper Lane
Atlantic Beach, FI 32233
Dear Mr. Carper,
March 5, 2009
AGENDA ITEM # 4C
MARCH 23, 2009
In anticipation of the end of our contractual period for the Ditch Spraying contract, I am
offering the City of Atlantic Beach the opportunity to "piggy-back" our Jacksonville Electric
Authority contract. I can guarantee your current pricing for the ditch spraying not to change for
an additional three-year period. Our JEA contract terms are for three years with atwo-year
renewal option. I have attached the Purchase order, technical specifications, and the invitation
to bid for your review.
All parameters of our current contract with the City would stay as they were written with
the addition of water quality monitoring and biological nutrient removal technoloaies focused
on lowering the TDL for nitrate, phosphate and TSS.
Please consider this offer as an altruistic gesture, for our professional relationship with
the City has been genuine for many years.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me via cell #
904-806-1184. I have included a digital copy of all the documents for your convenience.
Very truly yours,
n F. Pastore /President
Bluewater Environmental of Florida, Inc.
11341 Distribution Avenue East Suite #6 Jacksonville Florida 32256
Office: 904-880-1817 Fax: 904-880-1339 Web: bluewaterponds.com