Council to take action on the Contract for Materials and Services (No. 32600128) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and VLS Environmental Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited

4.I
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 01/06/26
AGENDA ITEM: 4.I. WR- VLS Env
Solutions LLC - Non-Hazardous Liquid
Waste and Biosolids Disposal (WW)
DATE PREPARED: 01/06/26
DISTRICT NO.:
STAFF LIAISON: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director, tlowe@buckeyeaz.gov,
(623) 349-6102
DEPARTMENT: Water Resources
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
Items / New Business
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council) 
Council to take action on the Contract for Materials and Services (No. 32600128) between the City of
Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and VLS Environmental Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company, related to non-hazardous liquid waste and biosolids disposal; and authorize the City
Manager to execute and deliver said Contract on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Water Resources staff is requesting Council approval of Contract No. 32600128 with VLS Environmental
Solutions LLC for the disposal of liquid and biosolids byproduct produced by the City's four wastewater
treatment facilities. If approved, these services will be provided in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000
per year for the next five years, for a contract total of $5,000,000.
The wastewater treatment process at all four City-operated facilities creates both a liquid and biosolid
residual that must be properly disposed of in accordance with their designated operating permit
requirements. Each facility has an active Biosolids Management Plan prepared to ensure compliance
with these permits. The Plan outlines the process for disposal that ensures public safety, worker safety,
reliable service, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Part of this plan is the transport of the
biosolid residuals to a landfill for proper disposal. Approval of this contract will ensure compliance is
maintained.
This is one of four contracts selected through the competitive bidding process.
BENEFITS:
Continuing to meet liquid and biosolid disposal regulatory requirements set forth by ADEQ and MCESD.
FUTURE ACTION:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
This five-year contract has an annual NTE of $1,000,000 per year, for a contract total of $5,000,000:
FY26: $1,000,000

FY27: $1,000,000
FY28: $1,000,000
FY29: $1,000,000
FY30: $1,000,000
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
$1,000,000
BUDGETED:
Yes
FISCAL YEAR:
FY26
FUND/DEPARTMENT:
40013229-520542
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
Contract no. 32600128.pdf