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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 24-02 Solid Waste Collection Services - Special Collections

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 sections on annual hauling of Christmas trees from a drop off site, and large or bulky item collection have been removed.  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 24-02 Solid Waste Collection Services – Special Collections focused on bid requests for pricing on seasonal rubbish collection from a city drop off site.  The annual hauling of Christmas trees from a drop off site is handled in house, and large or bulky item collection has other private hauler options available to supplement the drop off options.

 

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: 
Hauling rubbish drop off containers is included in the monthly residential fee.  The seven-year value of the contract is approximately $440,000 and is covered by the monthly residential service fee.

RECOMMENDATION: 
Award a contract for hauling rubbish drop off containers 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
Special Collections Bid