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Trash and Recycling Bid Recommendation Follow-up Information
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Summary and Background Information:
RESOLUTION 2019-109 (Amended At time Of Approval) - “APPROVING THE SELECTION OF REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE THE CURBSIDE GARBAGE AND RECYCLING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT” was passed by City Council on 7 October 2019 (see Attachment #1). Council also requested staff obtain a bid from Republic Services, Inc. for weekly recycling. In response to this request, staff has prepared the following presentation - “Trash and Recycling Bid Recommendation Follow-up Information” (see Attachment #2).
The current curbside refuse collection contract expires at the end of 2019. On 8 July, staff presented information to City Council on the current program and requested input on program elements for the 2019 Curbside Refuse Collection RFP (see Attachment #3). Public Works published/advertised the RFP on 7 August, with bids due 3 September (see Attachment #4). On 23 September, staff presented City Council the RFP bid results, as well as, responses to supplemental questions/comments submitted by one of the respondents (see Attachments #5 & #6). Staff also constructed/produced a RFP Response Worksheet compiling/comparing each respondent’s submission(s) (see Attachment #7). On 7 October, staff presented with its recommendation to City Council based on RFP bid results (to include the aforementioned Attachments). Council requested staff obtain bid for weekly recycling from recommended vendor.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Joe Wilson, Director of Public Works
Staff Member Presenting: Mike Brown, Deputy Director of Operations
Financial Impact: TBD
Funding Source: TBD
Staff Recommendation:
Select Republic Services' Base Bid for a 5 year contract. Staff recommends City Council NOT select Bid Alternate #1 (weekly recycling pickup) for the following reasons:
· There is no evidence to indicate that week...
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