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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement for the Transfer Station Tipping Floor Fire Repair with American Restore, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $80,412.
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DATE: May 2, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Transfer Station Tipping Floor Fire Repair - American Restore, Inc.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen Transfer Station opened March 2007. On average, the City of Killeen Transfer Station processes approximately 500 to 550 tons of waste each day; much of which contains glass and metal pieces that gouge the floor, along with chemicals and liquids that degrade the floor. Many of these chemicals and liquids are acidic and caustic that chemically attack and break down the concrete. Therefore, there is a top surface applied to the tipping floor to protect the concrete against these chemicals.
On January 21, 2020, Council approved CCM/R 20-005R for the award of Bid No. 20-04 Transfer Station Tipping Floor Resurfacing to American Restore, Inc. American Restore has over 30 years of experience in waterproofing and repair industry. American Restore, Inc. uses a specialized, ultra-high strength resurfacing repair material called EucoFloor 404 from Euclid Chemical Company and is a specialized, Euclid trained installer for this product. This material is a high impact and high abrasion resistant specifically designed to take the wear and chemical attack of high-volume transfer stations. American Restore, Inc. and The Euclid Chemical Company supplies a five (5) year joint warranty on the product, as well as the workmanship. EucoFloor 404 continues to prove its durable reputation due to its exceptional physical properties, resistance to harsh chemicals, and ease of maintenance.
On January 15, 2023, the Transfer Station suffered damage resulting from a fire that ignited within the structure. Additionally, the heat generated by the fire caused the tipp...
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