RES 2025-08 Contract for Debris Removal and Repairs to Public Stormwater Detention Facilities AdoptedRESOLUTION NO. 2025-08
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CJW SITE SERVICES TO PERFORM DEBRIS
AND OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL FOR NEEDED REPAIRS TO PUBLIC
STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITIES
WHEREAS, The impact of Hurricane Helene on the City of North Augusta
represents one of the most, if not most damaging natural disaster to impact the community;
and
WHEREAS, The Governor for the State of South Carolina declared a State of
Emergency for the State of South Carolina related to such storm on September 25, 2024
and thereafter on September 30, 2024 Governor McMaster announced a request for an
expedited major Presidential Disaster Declaration that was approved by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency for thirteen (13) Counties within the State of South
Carolina including Aiken County; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta
pursuant to Section 9-20 and 9-21 of the Municipal Code declared a State of Emergency
for the City commencing on the 27th day of September, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Staff has identified several City-owned stormwater detention facilities
where fallen/uprooted trees and other storm-related debris have damaged perimeter
security enclosures, are impeding the flow of water within, and are interfering or may
interfere with the operation of the facilities as designed; and
WHEREAS, the expediant removal of fallen/uprooted trees and debris is necessary
to perform permanent repairs and restore the security and function of the detention
facilities; and
WHEREAS, Administration and Staff have determined that this work is beyond the
scope of the City’s abilities to perform in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, To meet the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management
Management (FEMA) and for the City to receive the maximum allowable reimbursement
it is in the best interest to expedite the cleanup process through a professional service; and
WHEREAS, on February 18, 2025, the Engineering & Public Works Department
solicited for an Invitation to Bid that was placed on the City of North Augusta’s bids and
requests for proposals website page and received 9 proposals; and
WHEREAS, On March 7, 2025, sealed bids were received, publicly opened, and
read aloud for the project; and