Title
First Amendment to Government Recycling Services with Recycling Services of America (B)
Explanation
This item is a request for the City Commission to approve the first renewal extension of the agreement between the City of Gainesville and Recycling Services of America, Inc. through September 30, 2023 by piggybacking on the Alachua County's contract to provide collection and processing of office paper and corrugated cardboard from all City facilities.
On December 1, 2016, the City Commission approved the use of Alachua County’s contract for Annual Collection, Processing, and Marketing of Recyclables from County Government Office Bid 17-46 for FY 2017-2021. The County agreement is effective for five (5) years beginning on the date of execution and continuing through September 2021. The County has the option of renewing this Agreement for two (2) additional two-year periods at the same terms and conditions. The County has signed the First Amendment to the contract extending the agreement until September 30, 2023. The City Commission originally approved the piggyback agreement in 2016 that expired on September 30, 2021.
The contractor, Recycling Services of America (RSA), provides indoor collection of office paper using centralized containers. The City provides a list of buildings for collection.
Strategic Connection
Goal 2: Sustainable Community - a high priority item.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the estimated amount of $50,000 is budgeted in FY22 Solid Waste Fund Account.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the piggybacking of Alachua County’s Bid 17-46, First Amendment; and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.