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CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF BID NO. 1314-5 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FORTY (40) 6-CUBIC YARD AND EIGHTY (80) 8-CUBIC YARD FRONT-LOAD REFUSE CONTAINERS FOR THE SANITATION DIVISION.
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BACKGROUND: On July 11, 2013, bids were opened for the purchase of forty (40) - 6 cubic yard front-load refuse containers; and eighty (80) - 8 cubic yard front-load refuse containers; (50 to be used by Commercial Operation in the Sanitation Division; and 30 to be used for the Cardboard Recycling Operation). The containers will be used by Norman businesses for the collection of all non-hazardous waste.
DISCUSSION: Proposals for the front-load containers were distributed to three (3) vendors. Complete bids were received from all three (3) vendors. Wastequip, North Carolina was the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications with a bid of $87,920. This amount includes 40 six cubic yard containers at a price of $672 each for a total cost of $26,880 and 80 eight cubic yard containers at a price of $763 each for a total price of $61,040
RECOMMENDATION: Funds are budgeted in the Commercial Section of the Sanitation Utility and also in the Recycling Section for the purchase of front-load recycling containers. It is recommended that Bid No. 1314-5 be awarded to Wastequip, North Carolina, in the amount of $87,920. Funding is available in Commercial Refuse Receptacles (account number 033-5562-432.51-08; $67,190); and in Recycling Refuse Receptacles (account number 033-5566-432.51-08; $25,000).