Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection, utilizes, 300-gallon, 96-gallon and 64-gallon refuse containers and other types as-needed, in its mechanized collection system for residential trash collection. The Division also requires replacement parts for containers that are not covered by warranties. The Purchasing Office has completed bidding or has established universal term contracts (UTC) for the purchase of these commodities. This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for the Division of Refuse Collection from established Universal Term Contracts (UTC) or completed bids.
This legislation also authorizes the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the following current, pending and future Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements listed below for Refuse containers for the Division of Refuse Collection.
Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements:
300 Gal Automated Refuse Containers: PA006722, Tank Holding Corp DBA Snyder Industries Inc.
96 & 64 Gallon Automated Refuse Containers: PA005954, IPL North America Inc.
96 & 64 Gallon Automated Refuse Containers: PA005955, Rehrig Pacific
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of up to $1,159,043.00 is available, appropriated and budgeted within the Refuse Bond Fund, Fund 7703.
3. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
This expenditure is for an equipment purchase and is exempt from the MBE/WBE program.
4. EMERGENCY
Emergency action is requested to prevent an uninterrupted supply of containers and parts to ensure the continued delivery of refuse collection services to all residents and to maintain the efficient delivery of a valuable public service.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders and associate purchase agreements with mult...
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