Zero Waste Advisory CommissionJuly 17, 2020

2a. Collection services for City facilities RCA — original pdf

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Item 20-2372 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of two multi-term contracts with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. and Balcones Recycling Inc., to provide trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,500,000, divided between the contractors. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) All City Departments. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1500 SLW1035 for these services. The solicitation issued on March 9, 2020 and it closed on April 7, 2020. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: Shawn Willett, at 512-974-2021 or shawn.willett@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 13, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. July 15, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. July 17, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities including all dumpsters/containers, staff, labor, vehicles, and equipment. The contractors will also cover additional collection needs for City co-sponsored events. Per the direction of the City Council on February 20, 2020, none of the waste from these contracts will be disposed of at the Austin Community Landfill. Austin Resource Recovery does not provide waste collection services to City facilities due to the type of equipment required. Under these contracts, most collection containers will be serviced on a weekly basis, with some sites utilizing roll-off containers, compactors, and balers that will be serviced as needed. Collection services for landfill waste and organics will be provided by Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. and Balcones Recycling, Inc. will be providing collection for recycling. The current contract expires on August 26, 2020. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend and anticipated future usage. One of the recommended contractors is the current provider for these services. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 TOTAL Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All; Health and Environment. Contract Authorization $4,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $7,500,000 Length of Term 3 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. ..Strategic Outcome(s)