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Resolution to Approve the First Amended and Restated General Services Agreement with Recycle Ann Arbor (RAA) for Operation of the Drop-Off Station (Total Estimated Contract Value is $120,000.00 for two years)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve an amended operating agreement with Recycle Ann Arbor (RAA) for Operation of the Drop-Off Station (DOS) at 2950 East Ellsworth Road (estimated cost of $30,000.00 for FY23, $60,000.00 for FY24, and $30,000.00 for FY25 with an estimated Total Contract Value of $120,000.00).
The DOS has been a valuable service to City residents and businesses, accepting a wide variety of materials that are not a part of the curbside collection programs. The DOS promotes a circular economy by providing an outlet for residents to manage unwanted materials by diverting, reusing, and recycling to a higher and best use. The DOS provides "one stop drop" capabilities for single stream recyclable materials (glass, paper/fiber, plastics, mixed metals, scrap/white goods), bulky items (propane tanks, styrofoam, unfinished wood/pallets, clean concrete, yard waste, construction and demolition waste), automotive items (tires, batteries, motor oil filters, motor oil and transmission fluid), textiles, vegetable oil, document shredding, electronics, film plastics, fluorescent bulbs, and freon appliances.
The current General Services Agreement between RAA and the City of Ann Arbor for Operation of the DOS expired on December 31, 2022. An extension is needed until the new DOS is constructed (estimated completion is Winter 2024 - Spring 2025).
The site and buildings at the DOS are owned by the City of Ann Arbor. RAA is responsible for providing all management, supervision, personnel, materials, equipment, services, and supplies necessary to operate the DOS. In addition, RAA is responsible for disposing and/or marketing all of the materials brought to the DOS.
RAA complies with the City's Non-Discrimination and ...
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