Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Refuse Collection utilizes 96 gallon containers in its mechanized collection system. These containers are distributed to new residences and are also used for replacement and in-fill purposes. The Division also requires replacement parts for containers that are not covered by warranties. This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for the purchase of 96 gallon refuse containers and container parts for the Division of Refuse Collection per the terms and conditions of existing citywide contracts as follows:
Toter, Incorporated - contract #FL003356 expiring December 31, 2009
Quantity and item purchased / extended cost
Approximately 2,709 96-gallon containers and miscellaneous parts (lids, wheel sets, fasteners, etc.) / Total estimated expenditure of $184,249.35
The total expenditure authorized within this ordinance is $184,249.35.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Toter, Incorporated's contract compliance number is 56-1362422 and expires September 28, 2011.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Toter, Inc.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
This purchase is budgeted within The Division of Refuse Collection 2009 Capital Improvement Budget. This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $184,249.35 for approximately 2,709 96 gallon containers and miscellaneous parts.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to expedite the receipt of these containers/container parts to continue uninterrupted refuse collection service to residents.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders with Toter, Incorporated for the purchase of mechanized collection containers and container parts for the Division of Refuse Collection per the terms and conditions of existing citywide contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $184,249.35 or so muc...
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