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File #: 26-0007    Version: 1 Name: 1/20/26 - Toter Solid Waste Containers PO
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/20/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/20/2026 Final action: 1/20/2026
Enactment date: 1/20/2026 Enactment #: R-26-020
Title: Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order with Toter LLC for Solid Waste Containers (not-to-exceed $150,000.00 Annually)
Attachments: 1. RFP and Addendums-Refuse and Recycling 120324.pdf, 2. Toter Contract 120324.pdf
Title
Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order with Toter LLC for Solid Waste Containers (not-to-exceed $150,000.00 Annually)
Memorandum
The City maintains a supply of solid waste containers (carts and dumpsters) to replace aging containers and distribute to new solid waste customers.

This resolution will authorize the purchase of up to $150,000.00 annually for solid waste containers from Toter, LLC from the Sourcewell Contract 120324-TOT, "Waste and Recycling Collection Solutions". When the City needs to purchase carts, Toter, LLC will utilize pricing from this agreement.

Toter, LLC uses Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative created under the laws of the State of Minnesota (Minnesota Statutes Section 123A.21) that facilitates a competitive public solicitation and master agreement award process for the benefit of its 50,000+ participating entities across the United States and Canada. This contract is valid for four (4) years, April 4, 2025 through April 4, 2029.

Toter, LLC complies with the City's conflict of interest, non-discrimination and living wage ordinances.

Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding for these services is available in the approved FY26 Solid Waste Operation and Maintenance Budget and will be made available in subsequent annual budgets if approved by Council.
Staff
Prepared by: Alison Heatley, Solid Waste Manager
Reviewed by: Jordan Roberts, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City needs to maintain a stock of solid waste collection containers to replace existing containers, to provide larger containers as needed, and provide new containers to serve new customers;

Whereas, Toter, LLC is party to the Sourcewell Contract #120324-TOT;

Whereas, This agreement provides competitive pricing that other municipalities can use;

Whereas, Funding is available in the FY26 approved operation and maintenance budget of the Solid Waste fund and ...

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