Title
First Extension to the Contract for Paper Recycling Services FY 2006 (B)
Explanation
On October 8, 2003, 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. Recycling Services of America, Inc. has provided consistently good service and responded promptly when notified of any collection problems or special pickups.
This contract expires September 30, 2005, and may be extended for two additional two-year periods. This is the first request for an extension, which will cover from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2007.
A purchase order in the amount of $45,000 for Fiscal Years 2006 through 2007 is required to complete the two-year contract extension for paper recycling services with Recycling Services of America, Inc.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the Interim City Manager or designee to execute the First Extension to the contract with Recycling Services of America, Inc. for Paper Recycling Services, extending the term of the contract from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2007; and 2) authorize the issuance of a purchase order in a not to exceed amount of $45,000 for continuation of paper recycling services for Fiscal Years 2006 through 2007, subject to final appropriation of funds.