Resolution 1488RESOLUTION NO. 1488
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, FINDING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AND
WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC
WORKS TO ADDRESS DAMAGE TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT RESULTING FROM THE JANUARY 2, 2022 FLOOD EVENT.
WHEREAS, in preparation for the Carbon Recovery Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP), the Sewage Sludge Incinerator was taken out of service on July 1, 2021. From that
time, solids that were incinerated are now loaded into trucks and hauled to a landfill; and
WHEREAS, during the week of December 26-31, 2021, the Puget Sound region experienced a
significant snow event which prevented the number of trucks required to dispose of the solids
from reaching the WWTP. The only option left was to store solids in Aeration Basin #3; and
WHEREAS, on the evening of January 2, 2022, the WWTP experienced a peak flow event.
Flows exceeded the hydraulic capacity of the two (2) online Aeration Basins. The loss of
capacity due to Aeration Basin #3 holding solids rather than being available to process flow
further adversely impacted the ability to process the flow. Due to the heavy rain and reduced
hydraulic capacity, the WWTP experienced flooding of the 400 building; and
WHEREAS, the flooding stopped the operation of the RAS pumping, Waste Activated Sludge
(WAS) pumping, Non -Pot water supply, Building Sump Pumps, and damaged the Emergency
Generator Switchgear and flow readings for the secondary clarifiers; and
WHEREAS, most of the equipment that was damaged was able to be repaired, replaced, or is
currently on order. However, the City has been advised that the repair of the Switchgear for the
Emergency Generator is not possible, and that a replacement is needed; and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Generator Switchgear is essential for emergency operation of the
treatment plant during high wind or other impacts to the electrical distribution grid; and
WHEREAS, the original Switchgear for the Emergency Generator purchase and installation
was competitively bid and awarded to Ewing Electric Inc., a local electrical company. This
equipment was designed to interact with the main WWTP Switchgear and it is recommended
that replacing this equipment in kind will best ensure plant redundancy of electrical service; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to enter into a contract with Ewing Electric, Inc. to replace the flood -
damaged equipment; and
WHEREAS, compliance with the usual competitive bidding requirements will not allow the City to
respond as quickly as it needs to respond to replace the flood -damaged equipment in a timely
manner to ensure proper performance of the WWTP's essential functions; and
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280 allows municipalities to waive competitive bidding requirements for
purchases and public works in order to respond to an emergency; and
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280 defines emergency as "unforeseen circumstances beyond the control
of the municipality that either: (a) Present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of
essential functions; or (b) will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or
loss of life if immediate action is not taken;" and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the WWTP flood and resulting damage to essential
equipment should be considered an emergency for the purposes of RCW 39.04.280; now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. EMERGENCY FINDING. The flood at the Wastewater Treatment Plant on January 2,
2022 constitutes an emergency that justifies the waiver of competitive bidding requirements and the
entering into a contract with Ewing Electric, Inc. for replacement of the flood -damaged Wastewater
Treatment Plant equipment without first engaging in a competitive bidding process.
RESOLVED this 22"d day of February 2022.
CITY OF EDMONDS
MAY R, MIKE NELSON
ATTEST:
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CLERIC SC PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: February 18, 2022
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: February 22, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 1488
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