HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 041-202304I-2023
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT SULFA TREAT, A MEDIA
FOR REMOVING H2S FROM DIGESTER WASTE GAS, CANNOT
BE REASONABLY OBTAINED THROUGH THE USUAL BIDDING
PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO
DISPENSE WITH BIDDING THEREFOR, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE
YEAR NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.
WHEREAS, digester gas is created by the wastewater treatment process at
both Wastewater Treatment Plants 2 and 3; and
WHEREAS, hydrogen sulfide (1-12S) is a component of the digester gas which shall
be reduced to meet the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD)
permit requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City must remove H2S from the digester gas to prevent formation
of sulfur oxides (SOx) to meet the emissions requirement set by the SJVAPCD permits;
and
WHEREAS, any violation of the H2S and/or SOx requirements can be punishable
by fine by the SJVAPCD; and
WHEREAS, Sulfa Treat was determined to be the most effective media in
removing His exclusively distributed H2S from digester gas; and
WHEREAS, Sulfa Treat is exclusively distributed by M-1 LLC, a Schlumberger
Company; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has determined and has recommended
the Council find, that the purchase of Sulfa Treat can only be reasonably obtained
from one vendor, M-1 LLC, because of sole distributorship and has recommended that
this Council author¢e dispensing with bidding requirements in accordance with
subsection D.2 of Section 3.20.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as
follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by
reference.
2. The Council hereby finds that the purchase of Sulfa Treat, to be used for
air pollution control, can only be reasonably obtained from one vendor (M-1 LLC) for
the reasons set forth above.
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3. The Finance Director is authorized to dispense with bidding therefore in
accordance with Section 3.20.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and to
negotiate the purchase of same on a continuing basis, not to exceed budgeted
amounts for a period of one year.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and
adopted byy the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held
on APR 1 2 2023 , by the following vote:
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APPROVED APR 12 2023
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
J SHUA H. RUDNICK
Deputy City Attorney
JULIAtDRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO
Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 4/1212023 CONSENT - Resolutions k.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Randy McKeegan, Finance Director
CREATED BY: Kim Berrigan, Purchasing Officer
DATE: 3/27/2023
WARD: Ward(s) 1, 7
SUBJECT: Resolution determining that Sulfa Treat, an absorbent media for removing hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
from digester gas, cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and
authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding thereof, not to exceed $150,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
Digester gas created by the wastewater treatment process contains high levels of hydrogen sulfide (1-12S) which results in the
formation of sulfur oxides (SOX). In order to limit the emission of SOX, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Valley
Air District) limits the allowable concentration of 1-12S in the digester gas to 10 ppm and 20 ppm for Wastewater Treatment Plant No.
2 and No. 3, respectively. Concentration of 1-12S higher than the allowable limit for each plant is a violation of their operating permits
issued by the Valley Air District and punishable by fines.
Sulfa Treat is an absorbent media that has proven itself effective in removing H2S from digester gas whereby keeping the City
compliant with Valley Air District requirements. Prior to the use of Sulfa Treat, the City faced multiple permit violations for exceeding
the allowable 1-12S concentration.
Due to the proprietary nature of Sulfa Treat and the need to remove 1-12S from the digester gas, staff is recommending adoption of
the Resolution to dispense with bidding for Sulfa Treat and authorizing the purchase of Sulfa Treat from the sole supplier, M-1 LLC
on a continuing basis in amounts to meet the City's requirements, not to exceed $150,000. This resolution will be in affect for one
year from date of approval.
Additionally, staff would like to note that an engineering study to evaluate the effectiveness of Sulfa Treat as compared to other
available medias and technologies was conducted in 201 S. The study concluded that Sulfa Treat continues to be the most efficient
and cost effective means of H2S removal for both Wastewater Treatment plants.
Funds are available in the Wastewater Enterprise Fund for this purchase; there will be no General Fund impact.
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