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Richmond directs staff to seek operator for wastewater and stormwater systems, favors hybrid procurement
Summary
After a feasibility study, council directed staff to begin a competitive procurement to hire an operator to run Richmond's wastewater treatment plant, sewer collection and stormwater systems under a hybrid model that preserves ownership while contracting operations; the motion passed unanimously.
Following a multi-year feasibility study presented by consultant WaterEar and city staff, the council directed staff to initiate a competitive procurement for an operator to operate, maintain and improve Richmond’s wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system and stormwater collection system.
Consultant Jacob Gis summarized three pathways analyzed: (1) a hybrid model where the city retains ownership and competitively…
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