Title
Rollout Recycling and Refuse Cart Purchase and Maintenance Contract Amendments
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract amendment to extend a contract with Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. for rollout recycling and refuse carts for a term of one year, and
B. Approve a contract amendment to extend a contract with Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. for rollout recycling and refuse carts maintenance and repair for a term of one year.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Rodney Jamison, Solid Waste Services
Ellen Price, Solid Waste Services
Explanation
§ On June 23, 2008, City Council adopted a resolution to execute an agreement with Mecklenburg County that establishes a system for the management of recyclables, yard waste, and refuse generated by the residents of the City of Charlotte.
§ These contract extensions will support ongoing cart requirements while a new competitive solicitation is conducted for a long-term carts solution to include potential future needs and changes to industry standards.
Action A
§ On February 8, 2010, Council awarded a ten-year contract, expiring June 30, 2020, for new and replacement carts to Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc.
§ The cost of new and replacement carts, under this extension, is an annual increase of 1.5 percent from the original contract.
§ Estimated expenditures for a one-year period are $546,000.
Action B
§ On February 22, 2010, Council awarded a ten-year contract, expiring June 30, 2020, for maintenance, distribution, and services for rollout carts to Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc.
§ The cost of maintenance, distribution, and services, under this extension, is an annual decrease of 27 percent from the original contract.
§ Estimated expenditures for a one-year period are $890,880.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Action A
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) the city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no SBEs or MWBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Action B
Established MSBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 5.00%
Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. has committed 5.00% or ($44,544) of the total contract amendment amount to the following certified firms: (Part D: Section 6 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Brand RPM (MBE) ($8,908) (Marketing Materials)
§ Dixie Electro Mechanical Services (WBE) ($35,636) (Equipment Repairs)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Solid Waste Services Operating Budget