SUBSTITUTE
Purchasing Type: Emergency (EM)
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s): ALL
EM - Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (SFAWTF) Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) (Emergency). For use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to ratify a down payment for an emergency purchase. Awarded to Kovalus Separation Solutions, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed $550,000.00.
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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 687-3581
PURPOSE:
Purchase supports membrane upgrades to SF A WTF Clusters 1-4. The membrane system combines biological treatment with membrane filtration to produce high-quality effluent in a compact and efficient design. Advance payment required to support purchase of membrane to upgrade SFAWTF Clusters 1-4. Clusters 1-4 currently utilize KSS membranes with over 10 years of remaining service life. Replacing them with another manufacturer would result in significant additional costs. The membrane requires a 40-week lead time to manufacture and a down payment of $550,000.00 was required to begin production and meet the project completion timeline. The awarded contractor for the membranes upgrade and installation will take ownership and responsibility of the remaining membrane purchase with Kovalus Separation Solutions.
This substitute is submitted to revise the recommended award amount to better reflect the down payment purchase.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend ratification of emergency purchase with:
Kovalus Separation Solutions, LLC, 850 Main Street, Wilmington, MA 01887
Amount Not To Exceed: $550,000.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: February 27, 2026
2. Funding: Renewal & Extension (R&E)