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Resolution to Authorize a Contract with GFL Environmental, Inc. for Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to request the Town Council approve the FY25 municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal contract with GFL Environmental, Inc.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Kristen Benoit, Assistant to Public Works Director; kbenoit@carrboronc.gov, 919-918-7428; Kevin Belanger, PE, Public Works Director, kbelanger@carrboronc.gov, 919-918-7427
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
Per Town Code Section 3-1 (b)(9)(i) the Town Council is required to approve contracts for purchases of goods or services that exceed $60,000. The proposed contract with GFL Environmental, Inc. exceeds the limit.
The Race and Equity Pocket Questions can be viewed in Attachment A.
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Information
INFORMATION: Since closure of the Orange County landfill, the Town has had to transport its MSW to another permitted facility. There are two permitted facilities within close proximity to the Town, GFL Environmental, Inc. and Waste Management, Inc. The contract for MSW disposal renews annually.
The Town of Carrboro generates approximately 6,800 tons of MSW annually. To negotiate lower landfill tipping fees, the Town of Carrboro partnered with the Town of Chapel Hill to request quotes for FY25 landfill fees. GFL Environmental, Inc. and Waste Management, Inc. submitted quotes based on a per-ton rate. See Attachment B - FY25 MSW Disposal Summary of Quotes. Carrboro and Chapel Hill will each use its own Town-approved contract to enter into the agreement, a joint contract is not required.
Based review of the quotes received, it is recommended the Town contract with GFL Environmental, Inc. for its FY25 MSW disposal. The total annual estimated cost is $387,600. GFL Environmental, Inc. provided this service in FY22, FY23 and FY 24. The proposed contract ends on June 30, 2025. Funding is available in the Public Works’ FY25 budget.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for the proposed landfill fees were requested in Public Works’ FY25 budget for this contract.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Town Council approve the attached resolution (Attachment C) authorizing the Town to enter into a contract with GFL Environmental, Inc. for the disposal of MSW in FY25.
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