Agenda Item Name:
Title
Single Source Request for Repairs of Weirs on Little Hatchet Creek
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Presenter:
Steve Hofstetter - Environmental Protection Department
Description:
This request is to approve TSI Disaster Services as a single source to repair damage to the weirs installed for water quality improvement on Little Hatchet Creek. TSI installed the weirs and thus is best suited to make the repairs because they are familiar with the site and project design, can obtain matching weir materials and can complete the work during the dry season. Also approve budget amendment to move the budget to the needed location.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve and authorize Chair to sign single source form; approve Purchase Order 2022-1422 to TSI Disaster Recovery, LLC in the amount of $96,600; and approve journal 2022-992, a budget amendment to move the needed funds from the capital category to operating.
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Prior Board Motions:
None
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
There is sufficient budget in the EPD portion of the Stormwater Management fund to cover this expense and the attached budget amendment will reallocate the budget into the proper account; 146.55.5511.537.46.00.
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Background:
The weirs were installed as part of the Newnans Lake Initiative. They divert stream flow into bioreactors for phosphorus removal. The County receives credit for the phosphorus load reduction in the Orange Creek BMAP as long as they are operational. A storm event in the spring and Hurricane Elsa in July downed trees next to the weirs which has allowed the Creek to bypass the weirs. As a result, water is no longer passing through the bioreactors. Restoring weir function requires their extension. There was also minor damage to the weirs themselves and erosion near the bioreactors. Having the same contractor who installed the weirs perform this work, impacts to the surrounding land will be minimized, matching materials will be used, and the func...
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