1-Quote.pdf

This is a quotation document from HQ Compost Holdings LLC (doing business as Harvest Quest) to Hillsborough County Water Resources Department for the supply of proprietary inoculant and carbon-based bulking agents to support biosolids processing operations. The quote covers a five-year contract period from May 1, 2026, through May 30, 2031, for processing an annual amount of 37,500 wet tons of biosolids using the Modified Static Aerobic Pile (MSAP) composting method. The inoculant is a proprietary consortium of enzyme-producing bacteria and fungal strains that enables the County's composting facility to meet EPA Region IV and Florida Department of Environmental Protection approval requirements for the Process to Further Reduce Pathogens (PFRP). The quotation includes ongoing technical support and monthly site visits by Harvest Quest personnel to ensure optimal process performance, with additional support available by phone at any time.

The annual cost for inoculant and bulking agents is $103,125.00, calculated at $2.75 per wet ton of biosolids processed, with yard waste at no additional charge. The total five-year contract value is $515,625.00, with pricing held constant throughout the entire term. This is a sole source procurement, as the Harvest Quest inoculant is the only known product meeting the County's salient specifications and is exclusively manufactured and distributed by HQ Compost Holdings LLC. The quotation was prepared by Darren Midlane, Chief Technical Officer, and is valid until May 1, 2026.