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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: October 22, 1990 Requested By: Steve Gillett Department: Report Resolution Public Works XXX Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance No. 173f~_ Proposed Contract for Collection and Disposal of Containerized Commercial Solid Waste Estimated Five Year Cost SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In order to determine the most advantageous method for the collection and disposal of Containerized Commercial Solid Waste, the City received sealed Proposals on July 16, 1990 for this service. Proposals were received from five (5) private firms, and from the City's Commerci~-il ^olid Waste Division. After extensive evaluation, the Proposal from BFI Waste Systems, Inc. was identified as the most responsive, and a proposed contract was negotiated. The proposed contract is for five (5) years, with an option to renew for an additional five (5) years, with the approval of the City. The proposed rates are fixed for the initial two ('Z) years, with a rate increase in years three, four ~~nd five tied to specific items in the Consumer Price Index, provided however, that no increase will exceed four percent (4~) in any one year. Several features of the proposed contract need to be highlighted. With the proposed rate schedule, the City's current rate will be adequate for the first two (2) years. Additionally, roll-off service will also be provided by the contractor, at rates to be set by ordinance. The ,Contractor will bill the City for service furnished, and the City will continue to bill customers, retaining the difference between the contract rate and the City's rate for billing and administrative costs. All containers currently used by the City will be furnished, at no charge, with additional containers added, as needed. The proposed rates are contained in the Contract under Exhibit A. Finally, the Contractor will purchase all City equipment used for commercial service for $74,177.00, as outlined under Exhibit B of the Contract. Action Required by Council: Approve ordinance authorizing a contract with BFI Waste Systems, Inc. for the collection and disposal of containerized commercial solid waste, for a term of five years, with options to renew, for an estimated five (5) year cost of 51,824,917.43. Availability of Funds: General Fund Capital Improvement XXX Other - Enterprise Fund Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: 027-700-703-507 Funds Available: XX YES NO Annpproved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager