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Approval for Wastewater System Smoke Testing Contract

Original title: Authorize the City Manager to Issue a Purchase Order to USSI, LLC in the Amount of $218,400 for the Smoke Testing of the City’s Wastewater Collection System by Piggybacking on Clearwater Contract No. 22-0006-UT - Jeffrey E. Poteet, General Manager, Water & Sewer

Record date · July 7, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering authorizing a $218,400 to USSI, LLC to perform on the city's wastewater collection system. The city plans to use an existing contract from the City of Clearwater to bypass the standard competitive bidding process.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of $218,400 in public funds for infrastructure maintenance, specifically to identify leaks or defects in the sewer system using .

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

USSI, LLC

The company is designated to receive a $218,400 contract for services.

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City Residents

Residents are affected by the maintenance of the wastewater system and the expenditure of municipal funds.

Key Facts

  • The City Manager is authorized to issue a purchase order to USSI, LLC.
  • The total cost of the purchase order is $218,400.
  • The purpose of the contract is to conduct smoke testing on the city's wastewater collection system.
  • The city is utilizing a 'piggybacking' procurement method, which allows the city to use terms from an existing contract (Clearwater Contract No. 22-0006-UT) rather than initiating a new competitive bid process.
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  • The item is filed under ID 25-4528.
  • The item was introduced on June 18, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is smoke testing in a wastewater system?
is a maintenance method used to identify leaks, cracks, or illegal connections in a sewer system by blowing non-toxic smoke into the pipes and observing where it escapes.
What does it mean to 'piggyback' on a contract?
is a procurement practice where a government entity uses the pricing and terms established by another government entity's existing contract to avoid the time and cost of a new competitive bidding process.

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Use of Inter-Agency Procurement

The city is opting to use an existing contract from another jurisdiction (Clearwater) to expedite the procurement process for wastewater maintenance.

ClearwaterUSSI, LLC

Connected Entities

22-0006-UT, Jeffrey E. Poteet, USSI, LLC and 1 more
other22-0006-UT“The reference number for the Clearwater contract being utilized.”Map →
PersonJeffrey E. Poteet“General Manager of Water & Sewer, the official proposing the item.”Map →
OrganizationUSSI, LLC“The vendor selected to perform the smoke testing services.”Map →
locationClearwater“The city whose existing contract is being used for the 'piggybacking' procuremen”Map →

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