Explanation
The Refuse Collection Division 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 Refuse Collection Division per the terms and conditions of existing citywide contracts as follows:
Toter, Incorporated - contract #FL003356 expiring December 31, 2009.
The total expenditure authorized within this ordinance is $720,000.00.
Toter, Incorporated's contract compliance number is 56-1362422 and expires August 10, 2009.
Fiscal Impact: The Refuse Collection Division budgeted $7,781,226.00 in the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget for refuse collection vehicles and containers. This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $720,000.00 for 96 gallon containers and miscellaneous parts.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Toter, Incorporated for the purchase of mechanized collection containers and container parts for the Refuse Collection Division per the terms and conditions of existing citywide contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $720,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the 2004 Voted Refuse Collection Fund.
Body
WHEREAS, the Refuse Collection Division has determined the need for additional 96 gallon containers and container parts for use in its operations; and
WHEREAS, a citywide UTC contract with Toter, Incorporated exists for the purchase of needed containers and container parts; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of these containers and parts constitutes part of this division's scheduled container replacement program and is a budgeted expense within the division's 2008 ...
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