AGENDA REPORT
DATE: July 13, 2026
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: Award of Contract for Sand and Sludge Management services at
the WRF
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Plant City Utilities Department issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 26-008UO-HK-RFP on February 25, 2026, seeking qualified contractors to provide sand filtration maintenance and sludge/grit management services at the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). These maintenance tasks are required regularly to maintain regulatory compliance and ensure operating efficiency.
The scope of work includes removing and replacing sand media in the tertiary filtration system, removing and disposing of accumulated sludge and grit, and cleaning structures as needed. Proposals were evaluated based on firm qualifications, project team qualifications, work narrative and safety plan, and cost.
Three proposals were received from EnviroWaste Services Group, Inc., Fehl Safe Water Systems, and KAT Construction and Materials, Inc. Following evaluation by the committee, EnviroWaste Services Group, Inc. received the highest score and is recommended for award as the most responsive contractor.
Utilities Department has budgeted approximately $500,000 annually for sand media replacement and $300,000 annually for sludge and grit removal over the next three years.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with EnviroWaste Services Group, Inc. for RFP 26-008UO-HK-RFP Sand and Sludge Management services at the WRF.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available in the Water/Sewer Fund - CIP # UM017 - IMPLEMENT.
Prepared by: Hye (Jay) Kwag, P.E., Utilities Engineering Manager