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REQUEST TO APPROVE A CONTRACT FROM SYNAGRO SOUTH, LLC
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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On May 14, 2025, Martin County received one responsive proposal to RFP 2025-3671 for Advanced Waste Residuals Processing and Beneficial Use Recovery. Synagro South, LLC, partnered with Sedron Technologies to propose the innovative Varcor(r) system - a proven, energy-efficient drying technology that converts dewatered biosolids into reclaimed water, liquid nitrogen fertilizer, and dry solids suitable for beneficial reuse or renewable fuel, while achieving PFAS destruction through high-temperature processing. Per Board direction, contracts valued at $1,000,000 or more require approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
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DEPARTMENT: Utilities and Solid Waste
PREPARED BY: Name: Matthew Graham
Title: Assistant County Administrator
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PRESET: 10:30 AM
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Martin County currently manages approximately 8,000 wet tons per year of dewatered biosolids generated at the Jensen Beach and Tropical Farms Wastewater Treatment Facilities. In anticipation of emerging regulatory concerns regarding PFAS and the desire to move toward more sustainable, advanced processing technologies that maximize resource recovery and minimize environmental impact, the County formally solicited proposals under RFP 2025-3671 on March 28, 2025, seeking long-term advanced processing and beneficial use recovery services. The solicitation was published in the Stuart News and posted on DemandStar. Proposals were due May 14, 2025. DemandStar records indicate that 1,183 suppliers were notified, 27 firms downloaded the solicitation package, and one firm submitted a proposal (see attached List of Proposers). Other third-party bidding sites/plan rooms may also have picked up and shared the notice, but statistics from those sources are not available. The full reach of the solicitation ...
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