Title
Food Waste Diversion Services- RFQ 21-SW-015- Requirements Contract
Description
This report requests that theTransportation, Infrastructure and Innovation Subcommittee recommend City Council authorization to enter into a contract with Recycled City, LLC to provide food waste diversion services for Phoenix City Hall building and Calvin Goode Building. This contract will have an aggregate amount not to exceed $90,000 over the life of the contract.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide continuation of food scrap pick-up services at the various City facilities for composting at Recycled City's farm. This service will help with the City's diversion initiative goal of Zero Waste by 2050. Since 2016, this service has diverted 37 tons of food waste going in the City's landfill. The contract will provide bi-weekly bin pick-up service at Phoenix City Hall and Calvin Goode Building, and allows for other City facilities to be serviced in the future if necessary.
Procurement Information
Request for Quote, RFQ 21-SW-015, was conducted in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. The Public Works Department received one offer on Aug. 19, 2020. This offer was determined to be responsive and responsible to the solicitation requirements.
The Procurement Officer evaluated the quote based on price, responsiveness to all specifications, terms and conditions. Recycled City, LLC, met all solicitation criteria and is recommended for contract award.
Contract Term
The initial contract term is for one year beginning upon Council approval. Provisions of the contract include an option to extend the term up to four years to be taken in one year increments, which may be exercised by the City Manager or designee.
Financial Impact
This contract will have an aggregate amount not to exceed $90,000 over the life of the contract including option years, with an estimated annual amount of $18,000. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Location
Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St.
Calvin C. Goode Municipal Building, 251 W. Washington St.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.