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Bid No. 2026-055 - Annual Purchase of 48-Gallon Toter Trash Carts.
(Staff recommends award to WasteQuip, LLC, through Omnia Partners Contract No. 226024-02, in an amount not to exceed $499,069.00. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with one additional one-year renewal option. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal option, subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
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Name of Department
Solid Waste/Equipment Services
Project/Budgeted Amount
$278,260.00
Sum of Bid/Bid Amount
$499,069.00
This authorization will allow the City of Mesquite to purchase 48-gallon trash carts for new and existing residents who choose to purchase a trash cart and recycling cart as part of the City’s residential solid waste and recycling program. The total bid amount of $499,069.00 spans a two-year period, which results in a higher cumulative cost than the annual projected budget of $278,260.00. Securing pricing for a two-year period ensures price stability and provides the flexibility to meet the housing market and the corresponding demand for new carts.
Although the total bid exceeds the annual budget amount, a significant portion of the cost is offset by revenue from the sale of trash carts. When a new resident establishes a water account, a trash cart is provided at cost, and those revenues help fund the ongoing replacement and expansion of the cart inventory. This cost-recovery model reduces the net impact on the General Fund while ensuring adequate cart availability for residents.
Financial Implications
Funding for this item will be provided through revenue generated by the City’s Cart Program.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends award to WasteQuip, LLC.
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Drafter
Ronald Aldridge
Head of Department
Tony Carson