TO: The Solid Waste Disposal District Board of Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
THROUGH: Sean C. Lieske, Director of Utility Services
FROM: Himanshu H. Mehta, PE, Managing Director, Solid Waste Disposal District
DATE: July 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Final Pay to Biogas Engineering for the High Pressure Gas Skid Project
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BACKGROUND
On April 5, 2022, the Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Board approved an agreement with Biogas Engineering (BGE) in the amount of $789,000; followed by the approval of Change Order No. 1 on May 10, 2022, in the amount of $292,570; and the approval of Change Order No. 2 on September 20, 2022, in the amount of $112,980, for a total authorization of $1,194,550 for the High Pressure Gas Skid (HPGS) Project.
BGE authorized scope of work included a turnkey project for the fabrication of the HPGS, the delivery and start-up assistance. The delivery included an estimate of $18,000 for freight; however, the actual freight cost were $22,490.22, or $4,490.22, over the estimated amount. The HPGS project is complete and SWDD is now sending landfill gas to the Nopetro Eco District Renewable Natural Gas plant. BGE has submitted the final invoice for $58,827.50 which is over the total contract amount by $4,490.22, the amount of the freight overage.
ANALYSIS
BGE has satisfactorily completed all of the tasks described in the scope of work for a total invoiced amount of $1,199,040.22, which includes the final invoice of $58,827.50.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Landfill gas flare skid improvements are considered a “closure activity” and, as such, is funded from an escrow account long established per Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) requirements. Funding for the landfill gas flare skid improvements in the amount of $58,827.50 is available in the SWDD/Accrued Closure - I, II & Infill account, number 411-239006, which is funded from SWDD assessments and user fees.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
Item 15.B.3, File #22-0264, was approved by the SWDD Board on April 5, 2022.
Item 15.B.3, File #22-0369, was approved by the SWDD Board on May 10, 2022.
Item 15.B.2, File #22-0791, was approved by the SWDD Board on September 20, 2022.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Infrastructure
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve Biogas Engineering final invoice amount of $58,827.50.