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Resolution to Purchase Recycling Carts from Cascade Engineering ($127,050.00 Annually)
Memorandum
City Council approval is requested to authorize a second year extension for the purchase of up to 2,500 recycling carts from Cascade Engineering. These carts will be used both for the expansion of the commercial recycling program as well as replacement of some multi-family recycling carts that are now over 15 years old. These new carts will include decals with color graphics molded into the lids.
Bids for the recycling carts were solicited through ITB 3953, with bids received on June 4, 2008. The following bids were received:
VENDOR 96 GLN CARTS 64 GLN CARTS ANNUAL ESCAL.
Rehrig Pacific $53.98 $49.98 15%
Toter $59.95 $52.95 5%
Cascade $52.95* $45.85* Resin Increase
* includes a $2 surcharge for larger (9.5” x 14.5”) than specified decal
Cascade Engineering is the low bidder, and is recommended for this purchase. They received Human Rights approval on February 9, 2009 and Living Wage approval on April 28, 2009.
This invitation to bid was for three years, with the option to extend for two additional years upon mutual agreement of both parties. This authorization is for the second year of the initial three year agreement. It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into the third year of the three-year period, plus two additional years upon mutual agreement of both parties. Since the resin costs did not increase from 2008, the base unit prices for the carts are not being adjusted from the 2008 unit prices.
Funds are specifically budgeted for this purchase in the approved FY10 Operations and Maintenance Budget of the Solid Waste Fund.
Staff
Prepared by: Tom McMurtrie, Systems Planning Unit
Reviewed by: Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Administrator
Approved by: Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator
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Whereas, The City is currently expanding its commercial recycling program, as well as replacing a...
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