Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Refuse Collection utilizes 300-gallon containers in its mechanized collection system. These containers are used for replacement, fill-in purposes and special events. 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 a purchase order for the purchase of 300-gallon refuse containers and container parts for the Division of Refuse Collection per the terms and conditions of existing citywide contracts as follows:
Rotonics Manufacturing, Incorporated - Contract #FL003355, expiring 12/31/09, Total estimated annual expenditure of $813,000.00
Quantity and item purchased / extended cost
3,670 300-gallon containers / Total estimated expenditure of $813,000.00
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Rotonic's contract compliance # 362467474, expiring 10/5/11.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
This purchase is budgeted within The Division of Refuse Collection 2009 Capital Improvement Budget within the Gov'l Build America Bonds (B.A.B.s) Fund, mechanized collection project.
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 Rotonics Manufacturing, 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 $813,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Gov'l Build America Bonds (B.A.B.s) Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($813,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Division of Refuse Collection has determined the need for additional 300-gallon refuse collection containers and container parts for use in its operations; and
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