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Form #: B -52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Environmental Management (DEM) DATE: May 11, 2011 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Frank DeMarco, PE PHONE: 961 -8083 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> Resolution authorizing the payment of funds of a later fiscal year and of a multi - fiscal year contract for island - <br /> wide collection and hauling of recyclables from county recycle and transfer stations. These services support <br /> the 2 -Bin Recycling Program; providing 1 recycle bin for mixed materials like paper, plastic, metals and a 2nd <br /> recycle bin for glass only. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> The current contract for these services expires 6/30/2011, pending execution of a supplemental contract <br /> extending it through December 31, 2011 or until a new contract is awarded. The Department of <br /> Environmental Management is preparing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for collection and hauling of recyclables <br /> from county recycle and transfer stations, island wide, which will provide for continuation of the current 2 -Bin <br /> Recycling Program. Since the majority of single family residences dispose of their waste at recycle and <br /> transfer stations, it is essentail to maximize recovery of resources by providing convenient, easy to use and <br /> well- maintained recycling drop -off centers at all the recycle and transfer stations. The contract is <br /> recommended for an initial three (3) year term, with two (2) twelve (12) month options for extension. It is <br /> anticipated that interested bidders will have substantial start-up costs, primarily with equipment purchases. <br /> These costs are estimated at $1,000,000.00. <br /> SIGNED: DP.l lAV✓Z.v DATE: May 11, 2011 <br /> Department Head <br />