SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Contract with WestRock CP, LLC d/b/a WestRock Tampa Recycle (WestRock) of Atlanta, GA for the sale of old, corrugated cardboard recycling for initial term March 7, 2024, through March 6, 2026, with one, two-year renewal option pursuant to ITB 05-24 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On November 6, 2023, Procurement issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 05-24, Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) Recycling for the sale of old, corrugated cardboard recyclable material. The City received two responses on December 6, 2023, with WestRock representing lowest overall processing fee and most responsible bidder in accordance with the bid specifications.
Solid Waste and Recycling collects old, corrugated cardboard from multifamily and commercial locations as well as our drop off center at 1701 N Hercules Ave in Clearwater.
The annual revenue amount, which will be paid to the City, is estimated to be $243,562.00.
The initial contract term is from March 7, 2024, through March 6, 2026, with the option for one, two-year renewal term. Contract renewals allow for processing fee increases based on the appropriate PPI Index.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds will be credited as part of the FY 2024 budget for Solid Waste and Recycling to fund this contract: 426-365508 (Recycling Fund - Sale of Recyclables Commercial)
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item falls under objective 1.5 (drives continuous improvement) within High Performing Government and objective 4.2 within Environmental Stewardship (waste reduction practices).
