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Resolution to Ratify, Appropriate Funds and Reimburse Resource Recovery Systems, Inc. for the City's Share of the Emergency Replacement of the City-Owned Material Recovery Facility's Baler ($116,507.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The attached resolution appropriates funds and reimburses Resource Recovery Systems Inc., for twenty percent of the cost of replacing the material recovery facility's baler. The baler is an essential piece of equipment necessary for recycles material processing. The cost of the replacement baler is $582,535.00.00.
After several months of ongoing repairs, on Thursday, June 16, 2016, the baler located at the City-owned Material Recovery Facility suffered a catastrophic failure. Although repairs were made in an effort to keep the baler operational, it failed again early on June 22, 2016, and cannot be repaired. Replacement of the existing unit is necessary to continue processing recycle material. Because recycling operations are being adversely effected, staff sought and received an emergency purchase authorization from the City Administrator.
Resource Recovery Systems, Inc. sought quotes for the baler replacement, with availability being a critical component of a replacement selection. The IPS/Harris TR-1388 BT 200 has been selected as the unit to replace the existing baler. Funding for the City's agreed upon cost share is available in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Balance.
Staff
Prepared by: Christina Gomes, Solid Waste and Recycling Program Coordinator
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
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Whereas, The existing baler at the materials recovery facility has suffered a catastrophic failure and is in need of replacement;
Whereas, The baler is an essential piece of equipment necessary for recycle material processing;
Whereas, Under these circumstances, the normal procurement process would not work to get a new baler in a...
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