SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize purchase orders to Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC, of Charlotte, NC, and Wazobia Global LLC, of Orlando, FL, to provide front load containers in a cumulative not to exceed amount of $250,000.00, from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, with two, one-year renewal options at the City’s discretion pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 39-24, Front Load Containers, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On May 28, 2024, Procurement Issued ITB 39-24, Front Load Containers and sought vendors to supply the City with front load containers (dumpsters) to support daily operations and its customers. Two responsive and responsible bids were received on June 27, 2024. After full review, Solid Waste and Recycling department is recommending award for the purchase of front load containers to the two respondents as follows:
Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC
Item 1: Two cubic yard (2 yd³) slant top
Item 2: Three cubic yard (3 yd³) slant top
Item 4: Four cubic yard (4 yd³) slant top
Item 7: Six cubic yard (6 yd³) slant top
Item 8: Six cubic yard (6 yd³) straight top w/doors
Item 9: Eight cubic yard (8 yd³) slant top
Item 10: Eight cubic yard (8 yd³) straight top w/doors
Wazobia Global LLC
Item 3: Three cubic yard (3yd³) straight top
Item 5: Four cubic yard (4 yd³) slant top
Item 6: Four cubic yard (4 yd ³) straight top w/doors
Due to the volatile steel market and to ensure continuity of supply, flexibility to use either vendor for items where both parties have submitted bids is requested should the other vendor be unable to perform.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available as part of the FY24 operating budgets of the Solid Waste & Recycling Utility Enterprise Fund and is also included in the proposed FY25 operating budgets of the Solid Waste & Recycling Utility Enterprise Fund.
Funds are available in cost codes 4242083-550411, Comm Refuse FEL Container, and 4262043-550411, Comm Refuse FEL Container, to fund this contract.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item falls under objectives 1.2 (maintain public infrastructure) and 1.3 (adopt responsive levels of service) within High Performing Government and objective 4.2 (waste reduction practices) within Environmental Stewardship.
