Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Michael Mundell, Solid Waste Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4040 - mmundell@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the purchase of a 40 cubic yard compactor in the amount of $27,675 from Wastequip Inc.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The Solid Waste and Recycling Division is committed to providing environmentally friendly services and expanding opportunities for waste diversion.
In FY 2017-18 the Solid Waste Department was awarded two grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) through the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) to purchase a vertical baler and a 40-cubic yard compactor. The compactor will be utilized in the City Recycle Center for the collection of single stream recycling. Currently the single stream material is being collected utilizing a 20-cubic yard rear load collection vehicle. The compactor will replace that vehicle allowing it to be returned to a collection route as well as double the collection volume capacity in the Center.
The compactor is also mobile and will also be utilized in the future when the Recycling Center is moved to a new location. The City received multiple quotes for the requested equipment and Wastequip Inc. was the lowest vendor. The City has a successful history with Wastequip for other similar equipment and therefor recommends award to Wastequip Inc. The total amount for this equipment purchase is $27,675.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Strategic Priorities: 1 Use a variety of funding sources for operational alternatives and partnerships. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Solid Waste Division anticipated this expenditure in the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget. After the $27,675 purchase, the City will be reimbursed $15,000 from the TCEQ through AACOG. The remaining costs will be covered by the Solid Waste fund, representing our matching portion of the grant. Therefore, sufficient funds are available to support the purchase of the compactor.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of a 40-cubic yard compactor in the amount of $27,675 from Wastequip Inc.