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County approves sole‑source purchase of enclosed landfill flare, contract with Parnell Biogas
Summary
Deschutes County approved a resolution authorizing sole‑source procurement and a contract with Parnell Biogas to install an enclosed flare and start‑up services to comply with state landfill gas monitoring and permit requirements; staff said reuse of existing components reduced costs.
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting sole‑source procurement and also approved a contract with Parnell Biogas, Inc., to supply an enclosed landfill gas flare and startup services required under the county’s Title V permit and recent state rules.
Tim Brownell, director of the Solid Waste Department, told commissioners that state requirements enacted in late 2021 (referred to in the staff presentation and transcript as OAR 03/2239 / Senate Bill 239) require regular testing of landfill surface emissions…
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