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City of Marquette, MI
300 West Baraga Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855


Agenda Date: 6/24/2024

Consent Agenda - Roll Call Vote
Contract Award for BP 24-01 Solid Waste Collection Services - City Facilities

BACKGROUND: 

The current contract for solid waste collection services expires on September 30, 2024.  A notable change from the previous solid waste bid pack is that the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) litter barrels will be managed by DDA staff and not be included in this service contract.  This solid waste bid pack is one of three main service areas that include Residential Curbside Collection, Municipal Facility Collection, and Special Collections.  The term of the contract will be October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2031.

 

BP 24-01 Solid Waste Collection Services – City Facility Collection focused on twice weekly dumpster collection of garbage and single stream recycling collection from ten City facilities.

 

Bid packages were sent out to two regional vendors and the bids were publicly displayed and noticed.  Two responses were received and opened on April 25, 2024.  A bid tabulation is attached.


FISCAL EFFECT: 

The seven-year value of the new contract is approximately $202,314.  The new contract is 9.6% higher than the previous seven-year contract of approximately $184,578.


RECOMMENDATION: 
Award a contract for solid waste collection services at City Facilities to North Country Disposal of Marquette, Michigan at the unit prices bid, approve the contract and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign it.

ALTERNATIVES: 

Accept an alternate bid or as determined by the City Commission.


ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Solid Waste Contract
Facilities- Bid numbers