REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 4, 2021
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: JERRY L. SCHUBER SR., Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Solid Waste Management Division
SUBJECT
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Approve a one year extension through January 31, 2022, for the purchase and delivery of refuse and recycling containers utilizing a cooperative purchase agreement through the City of Tucson, Arizona, with an option for the Director to extend the purchase contract for one additional year through January 31, 2023, not to exceed $1,232,800
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve a one year extension through January 31, 2022, for the purchase and delivery of refuse and recycling containers utilizing a cooperative purchase agreement through the City of Tucson, Arizona (Tucson), with an option for the Director to extend the purchase contract for one additional year through January 31, 2023, not to exceed $1,232,800; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities or designee to execute the one year extension and any subsequent extensions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD) seeks to purchase refuse and recycling containers (containers) necessary to support new growth and replacement to residential customers. Staff recommends a one year extension, with option to extend an additional year, not to exceed $1,232,800 to allow the City to continue the purchase of containers at the best possible value via a cooperative purchase agreement based on a prior competitive bid contract between Tucson and supplier, Toters, LLC., (Supplier). Approval of the extension will allow for cost effective purchase and timely delivery of trash and recycling containers for the continued collection of municipal solid waste, recycling, and green waste materials to ensure the health and safety of the community.
BACKGROUND
The SWMD is responsible for the collection of mun...
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