Title
Extension of Contract for Paper Recycling Services (B)
Explanation
On September 26, 1997, the City of Gainesville entered into a contract with Recycling Services of America, Inc. to provide collection and processing of office paper and corrugated cardboard from all City facilities. Collection is from inside City buildings using centralized containers with canvas bags (called "Iggies"). The First Extension to the contract expires September 30, 2001 and may be extended for one additional two-year period.
Recycling Services of America, Inc. has provided consistently good service and responded promptly when notified of any collection problems or special pickups.
Recycling Services of America's bid for providing this service was based on the number of pickups, the tonnage picked up and credit for specific recycled materials. Based on FY 2000-2001, the cost of the contract for FY 2001-2002 will be $14,000; therefore, City Commission approval is required.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Second Extension of the contract with Recycling Services of America, Inc. for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2003; and 2) approve the issuance of a purchase order to Recycling Services of America Inc., in an amount not to exceed $14,000, for Fiscal Year 2001-2002.