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Resolution to Approve 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 FY24 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; Anita Jones-McNair, Interim Public Works Director, amcnair@carrboronc.gov, 919-918-7381
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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.
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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. Both GFL Environmental, Inc. and Waste Management, Inc. submitted quotes to the Town based on a per ton rate. See Attachment A - Summary of Quotes.
After review of the quotes received, it is recommended the Town contract with GFL Environmental, Inc. for its FY24 MSW disposal. The total annual estimated cost is $390,450. GFL Environmental, Inc. provided this service in FY22 and FY 23. The proposed contract ends on June 30, 2024. Funding is available in the Public Works' FY24 budget.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for the proposed landfill fees are available in the Public Works' FY24 budget for this contract.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Town Council approve the attached resolution (Attachment B) authorizing the Town to enter into ...
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