HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.b.01.f CA ITB 12-13-A1 WW Residuals Disposal Contract 13th Renewal EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM:
Proposed Approval of the Wastewater Residual Disposal Contract Renewal with Residual Management
Services,LLC (RMS)
ITB#2012/2013-Al
Date: December 11,2025
BACKGROUND:
The Wastewater Residual Disposal Agreement with RMS contract is scheduled to expire on December 31,
2025. However, the terms of this contract allow for the renewal of an additional one (1) year term,
contingent upon mutual agreement of both parties. CCUA has opted to extend the contract for a period of
six(6)months while the services are re-solicited.
Staff engaged RMS, which is interested in extending the contract with a requested rate increase to the
current pricing effective January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. The proposed pricing includes a rate of
$0.139 per gallon for liquid sludge and$101.25 per cubic yard for cake sludge disposed at the landfill.
Per the Contract, if both parties agree to renew the agreement, CCUA may consider a price increase in
either of the renewal years based on verifiable changes in the marketplace. Staff compared and determined
that the proposed rates align with the September 2025 U.S.Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Consumer Price Index(CPI).
ITB# 12/13-Al Wastewater Residuals Disposal
Services 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Sludge Hauling Per Gallon $0.11 $0.12 $0.127 $0.132 $0.135 $0.139
Sludge Hauling Per Cubic Yard $59.15 $62.38 $67.18 $69.67 $71.34 $101.25
BUDGET IMPACT:
Staff budgeted an annual amount of$80,000 for these services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully requests the Board of Supervisors' approval of the contract extension for the Wastewater
Residuals Disposal Contract with Residual Management Services, LLC, ITB #12/13-Al, to be extended
for an additional six(6)month term with rate increase.
ATTACHMENTS:
Signed Renewal Acceptance Letter
RMS Rate Increase Request
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Steve Hacht, Manager/CEO
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6990 US Highway 27
P.O. Box 390
Branford,FL 32008
RE: Renewal of Wastewater Residual Disposal Contract No. 12/13-Al for Sludge Hauling Services
Dear Mr. Hacht:
The above-referenced contract is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2025. However,the terms of this
contract allow for the renewal of an additional year,contingent upon the mutual agreement of both parties.
The new contract period will continue from January 1,2026—June 30,2026. If you wish to continue the
contract under the current terms,please sign,date,and return this letter to us at your earliest convenience,and
we will consider this confirmation of acceptance of the current terms as stated above.
We appreciate your operation and look forward to continuing doing business with you in the coming year.
Sincerely,
CLAY COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY ACCEPTANCE: 431, NO OTHER
Residual Management Services, LLC.
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RMS
Residual Management Services, LLC
P.O. Box 390 • Branford, FL 32008 • (800) 653-0386
12/8/2025
Darrin Parker, Contract & Procurement Specialist
Clay County Utility Authority
3176 Old Jennings Road
Middleburg, FL 32068
REF: Cost of Living Request for Contract No. 12/13-A1
Dear Mr. Parker,
Residual Management Services, LLC would like to request an annual price adjustment for the
liquid sludge of 3.0%of the current pricing for the contract renewal.The new price for liquid sludge will
be $0.139 per gallon effective January 1, 2026.The adjustment is based on the U.S. Department of
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, all items index, CPI September 2025.
Over the last several years, there has been a drastic rise in landfill tipping fees. After reviewing
the contract for cake sludge, RMS will need to raise the price to$101.25 per ton. Please feel free to
reach out to me if there are any questions concerning the new landfill pricing.
Thank you for this consideration. RMS, LLC looks forward to continuing to serve the Clay County
Utility Authority.
Sincerely,
Steve Hacht, Manager/CEO
RMS, LLC
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CONSUMER PRICE INDEX - SEPTEMBER 2025
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent on a seasonally
adjusted basis in September, after rising 0.4 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
reported today. Over the last 12 months,the all items index increased 3.0 percent before seasonal
adjustment.Note that September CPI data collection was completed before the lapse in appropriations.
The index for gasoline rose 4.1 percent in September and was the largest factor in the all items monthly
increase, as the index for energy rose 1.5 percent over the month. The food index increased 0.2 percent
over the month as the food at home index rose 0.3 percent and the food away from home index increased
0.1 percent.
The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 percent in September, after rising 0.3 percent in
each of the 2 preceding months. Indexes that increased over the month include shelter, airline fares,
recreation, household furnishings and operations, and apparel. The indexes for motor vehicle insurance,
used cars and trucks, and communication were among the few major indexes that decreased in
September.
The all items index rose 3.0 percent for the 12 months ending September, after rising 2.9 percent over
the 12 months ending August. The all items less food and energy index also rose 3.0 percent over the
last 12 months. The energy index increased 2.8 percent for the 12 months ending September. The food
index increased 3.1 percent over the last year.
Chart 1.One-month percent change in CPI for All Urban Consumers(CPI-U),seasonally adjusted,Sep.2024-Sep.2025
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