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Bid 2023-020 - Annual Supply of 45-Gallon Edge Trash Carts.
(Staff recommends ratifying the purchase of trash carts in the amount of $69,920.00, through BuyBoard Contract No. 605-20, and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc., for the annual purchase of 45-gallon trash carts, through Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Contract No. RC01-21, in an amount not to exceed $426,542.40. The term of this contract is for a one-year period.)
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Name of Department
Public Works - Solid Waste
Project/Budgeted Amount
$426,542.40
Sum of Bid/Bid Amount
$426,542.40
This item authorizes the ratification of the purchase of 1,520 45-Gallon Edge Trash Carts utilizing BuyBoard Contract No. 605-20 in the amount of $69,920.00. It was discovered upon payment processing that the purchase exceeded the $50,000.00 limit with two separate purchases of $34,960.00 each, totaling $69,920.00, thus requiring ratification by Council for these purchases. Additionally, staff proposes utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Contract No. RC01-21 for the annual purchase of 45-gallon trash carts for residents in an amount not to exceed $426,542.40.
Financial Implications
This proposal would allow the Solid Waste Division to purchase 45-gallon trash carts for residents and will be funded through revenue generated by the City’s cart program.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc.
Attachment(s)
H-GAC Contract No. RC01-21
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Drafter
Ronald Aldridge/Kathy Fonville
Head of Department
Curt J. Cassidy, P.E., CFM