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Award a contract for disposal of Class B biosolids - Authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Holloway Environmental Solutions for the disposal of Class B biosolids generated at the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility for a one-year term, with four annual renewal options, with an initial not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 and a total contract limit of $1,350,000 over the five-year term and appropriate $450,000 from the Wastewater Fund.
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Agenda Date: 05/18/2026
Prepared by:
Ben Litwack, Public Works Manager, ben.litwack@visalia.gov, 559-713-4671
Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director, nick.bartsch@visalia.gov, 559-713-4052
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to award a one-year contract, with four annual renewal options, to Holloway Environmental Solutions, LLC for the disposal of Class B biosolids generated at the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility, with an initial not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 and a total contract limit of $1,350,000 over the five-year term and appropriate $450,000 from the Wastewater Fund.
Summary:
The City of Visalia issued Request for Bids (RFB) 25-26-39 for an annual contract for the disposal of Class B biosolids generated at the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility. Holloway Environmental Solutions, LLC submitted the lowest responsive bid to receive and dispose of Class B biosolids at the Lost Hills Environmental Waste Facility at a tipping fee of $25.00 per wet ton. The contract term will be one year with four additional annual renewal options. Staff recommends awarding the contract with an initial not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 and a total five-year contract limit of $1,350,000 to account for annual price adjustments and potential increases in biosolids disposal quantities. Staff also recommends the appropriation of $450,000 from the Wastewater Fund to account for the anticipated combined total of hauling and disposal.
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