R2021-105 Resolution Authorizing a Water Tank Maintenance Contract with Utility Service Co., Inc. for the Franklin Street Water Tank Maintenance

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suet WATER TANK MAINTENANCE CONTRACT This Contract entered into by and between the City of Decatur,whose business address is 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur, IL 62523 (hereinafter referred to as"the Owner") and Utility Service Co., Inc., whose business address is 535 General Courtney Hodges Boulevard, P O Box 1350, Perry, GA 31069(hereinafter referred to as"the Company"). Therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the Owner and the Company, the parties agree as follows: The Owner agrees to engage the Company to provide the professional service needed to maintain its 1,000,000 gallon water storage tank located at 3635 South Franklin Street, Decatur, IL 62523 (hereinafter"tank"). 1. Company's Responsibilities. This Contract outlines the Company's responsibility for the care and maintenance of the above described water storage tank. Care and maintenance include the following: A. The Company will annually inspect and service the tank. The tank and tower will be thoroughly inspected to ensure that the structure is in a sound,watertight condition. B. Biennially, beginning with the first washout/inspection, the tank will be completely drained and cleaned to remove all mud, silt, and other accumulations that might be harmful to the tank or its contents. After cleaning is completed, the interior will be thoroughly inspected and disinfected prior to returning the tank to service; however, the Owner is responsible for draining and filling the tank and conducting any required testing of the water. A written report will be mailed to the Owner after each inspection. C. The Company shall furnish engineering and inspection services needed to maintain and repair the tank and tower during the term of this Contract. The repairs include: steel parts, expansion joints, water level indicators, sway rod adjustments, and manhole covers/gaskets. D. The Company will clean and repaint the interior and/or exterior of the tank at such time as complete repainting is needed. The need for interior painting is to be determined by the thickness of the existing liner and its protective condition. When interior repainting is needed, procedures as outlined in A.W.W.A.-D102 specifications for cleaning and coating of potable water tanks will be followed. Only material approved for use in potable water tanks will be used on any interior surface area. The need for exterior painting is to be determined by the appearance and protective condition of the existing paint. At the time the exterior requires repainting, the Company agrees to paint the tank with the same color paint and to select a coating system which best suits the site conditions, environment, and general location of the tank. When painting is needed, all products and procedures will be equal to, or exceed the requirements of the State of Page 1 of 7 ©2020 Utility Service Co.,Inc. Rev.09/20