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 obtain the membranes to upgrade Phase 2 equipment to reliably treat plant design flow. Seeking to ratify an emergency purchase. A contract will be developed in a form acceptable to the County Attorney. Awarded to Kovalus Separation Solutions, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed $5,360,000.00.
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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 687-3581
PURPOSE:
Purchase supports membrane upgrades to SFAWTF Clusters 1-4. The membrane system combines biological treatment with membrane filtration to produce high-quality effluent in a compact and efficient design. These improvements are necessary to treat design flows, reduce the risk of sewer spills, and maintain compliance with Consent Decree requirements and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. 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 to DeKalb County. The membrane requires a 40-week lead time to manufacture and a down payment of $550,000.00 to begin production has been made.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend ratification of emergency purchase with:
Kovalus Separation Solutions, LLC, 850 Main Street, Wilmington, MA 01887
Amount Not To Exceed: $5,360,000.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: February 27, 2026
2. Contract Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
3. Funding: Renewal & Extension and Bonds