Title
An Ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement with KC Dumpster Company, LLC., RFP 2019-032 for public disposal area services at the Resource Recovery Park and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. (PWC 3/26/19)
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Issue/Request:
An Ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement with KC Dumpster Company, LLC., RFP 2019-032 for public disposal area services at the Resource Recovery Park and authorizing the City Manger to enter into an agreement for the same.
Key Issues:
The City wishes to continue to provide solid waste services at the Resource Recovery Park.
The Public Disposal Area (PDA) service will be provided until a permanent solution has been created.
The service will be provided at no cost to the City.
Proposed City Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move for a second reading of an ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement with KC Dumpster Company, LLC., RFP 2019-032 for public disposal area services at the Resource Recovery Park and authorizing the City Manger to enter into an agreement for the same.
SECOND MOTION: I move for adoption of an ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement with KC Dumpster Company, LLC., RFP 2019-032 for public disposal area services at the Resource Recovery Park and authorizing the City Manger to enter into an agreement for the same.
Background:
The City landfill is anticipated to reach capacity during the month of March, 2019. When the landfill closes, solid waste services will cease under the existing contract. The City Council expressed a desire to continue to provide citizens with solid waste services through a PDA. MDNR agreed to allow the City to operate a PDA as long as there is an effort underway for a permanent solid waste facility, either a transfer station or another landfill. Staff proceeded with preparation of an RFP for a temporary PDA facility.
• PDA RFP 2019-032 issued on 12/21/2018
• Pre Proposal Conference on 1/9/2019, 7 companies present
• RFP Responses were due on 1/25/2019, 5 proposals were received
• An internal committee reviewed proposals on 2/1/2019
• The committee interviewed the top two companies on 2/19/2019 and recommended KC Dumpster Company, LLC.
Impact/Analysis:
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Other Information/Unique Characteristics:
The contractor has indicated that services will be up and running within 2-4 weeks after the execution of the contract.
Presenter
Chris Bussen, Solid Waste Superintendent
Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval of an Ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement with KC Dumpster Company, LLC., RFP 2019-032 for public disposal area services at the Resource Recovery Park and authorizing the City Manger to enter into an agreement for the same.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: The Public Works Committee voted unanimously 4-0 to recommend to City Council approval of an ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement with KC Dumpster Company, LLC., RFP 2019-032 for public disposal area services at the Resource Recovery Park and authorizing the City Manger to enter into an agreement for the same.