REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: PAUL AMICO, PE, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Administration
SUBJECT
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Approve an increase to the Cooperative Purchase Agreement requirements contract with Toter, LLC., to purchase refuse, recycling, and green waste/organics containers as well as kitchen countertop organic pails in the amount of $300,000 per year for next two (2) years with a total revised contract not to exceed $1,251,500 per year for the remainder of the contract term through May 28, 2026 (File# 12301619/Sourcewell contract 041521-TOT). (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve an increase to the Cooperative Purchase Agreement requirements contract between the City of Fresno (City) and Toter, LLC. (Supplier), increasing the contract amount by $300,000 per year for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,251,500 per year for the purchase of refuse, recycling, and green waste/organics containers as well as the kitchen countertop organic pails.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD) seeks to increase the spending authority to cover the cost of additional refuse, recycling and green waste/organics containers, as well as the kitchen countertop organic pails to maintain an adequate inventory and continuity of service. The purchase of kitchen countertop organic pails will be included in this increase using Cal Recycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant funds to distribute and purchase the kitchen countertop organic pails to residential customers. Staff recommends City Council approve an increase to the Cooperative Purchase Agreement requirements contract between the City and Supplier increasing the contract amount by $300,000 per year for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,251,500 per year for the next two (2) years.
BACKGROUND
On August 24, 2023, the City Cou...
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