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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-24 19-264 Order 06/24/201919-264 06/24/2019 19-264 Public Works Order N/A Title, Order Authorizing Execution of a 5-Year Contract with Pine Tree Waste for Commingled Curbside Refuse/Recycling Collection This order will authorize a contract with Pine Tree Waste for curbside collection, the sole bidder on the solid waste and recycling collection contract. Because of changes in the global recycling market and the opening of the Coastal Resources of Maine facility, the City’s request for bids for curbside refuse/recycling collection included pricing for three options; 1) – current practice of residents sorting refuse and recycling, where refuse is picked up weekly and recycling is picked up biweekly, 2) – commingling of refuse and recycling with weekly pickup, and 3) – commingling of refuse and recycling in a 96 gallon tote for weekly pickup via an automated side load compactor. If approved, the City will continue with the existing service for two months. Effective September 2, 2019 the city proposes to convert to option 2 - commingled weekly pickup of refuse and recycling. The total amount of the contract is $747,015 in the first year, which is $27,000 less than the extension price. The reason for this recommendation is that because of the way the facility processes waste and recycling, Coastal Resources in Hampden will guarantee 50% recycling/recovery rates, regardless of presorting. Currently the city is only able to obtain 25% or less of recycling. This change enables the city to reduce environmental impact and cost through the elimination of two trucking routes every other week. The two month extension will enable the city to embark on a educational campaign. Simultaneous with the change over to commingled curbside pickup, staff will review the process, cost and potential impact of converting to Option 3 – commingled side load pickup with a 96 gallon tote with the City Council. If the Council would like to pursue this option, the City Council will need to take action before October 1st to receive the proposed pricing. Due to the commitment of costs related to the totes and the side load arm equipment, Pine Tree is only able to hold the current pricing until then. The City Council could consider this option after that date, but Pine Tree would need to be able to provide updated pricing. Finance Committee 06/17/2019 Recommend for passage 50 New Business 06/24/201919-264 CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 06/24/2019 19-264 Sprague Authorizing Execution of a 5-Year Contract with Pine Tree Waste for Commingled Curbside Refuse/Recycling Collection WHEREAS, in July, the City of Bangor will begin taking trash to the Coastal Resources facility in Hampden; and WHEREAS, Under the terms of the contract with Coastal Resources and the Municipal Review Committee, the city of Bangor will be guaranteed 50% recycling when the plant is fully operational; and WHEREAS, Coastal Resources has the capability of sorting and processing recycling including paper, plastics and organics from the waste stream; and WHEREAS, by moving to commingled trash and recycling, the city can save on transportation costs and reduce environmental impacts of running extra recycling trucks. Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, The Finance Director is hereby authorized to execute a 5 year contract with Pine Tree Waste for weekly commingled curbside pickup of refuse and recycling beginning the 2nd of September. The contract shall be in a final form as approved by the City Solicitor or Assistant City Solicitor. x00000 0 rri O d Z N n o / Cd C ° o z r 22LID rrl d d m a CD m r y to 0