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Winnebago County board approves $29,900 for PFAS pretreatment study, staff recommends Cornerstone
Summary
The county approved a $29,900 budget amendment to fund an analysis of pretreatment options for landfill leachate containing PFAS. Staff recommended Cornerstone for its PFAS experience; members said the study will better position the county for potential state grant funding and future capital planning.
The Winnebago County board voted to add $29,900 to the solid-waste budget to fund a study of pretreatment options for landfill leachate containing PFAS, the board’s chair announced after a voice vote.
Staff recommended awarding the analysis to Cornerstone, citing the firm’s experience with PFAS and familiarity with county operations that staff said would reduce hours and produce a more detailed deliverable. Staff told the board three proposals were received: a low-priced submission near $29,900, Cornerstone at about $59,900 and TRC Environmental with a much higher proposal. "Our panel selected Cornerstone; they seem to have the best proposal in place and have…
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