Title
Food Waste Diversion Services - Requirements Contract - RFQ 21-SW-015 (Ordinance S-47186)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Recycled City, LLC to provide food waste diversion services for Phoenix City Hall and Calvin C. Goode building. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. This agreement will have an aggregate amount not to exceed $90,000.
Report
Summary
This agreement will provide continuation of food scrap pick-up services at the identified 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 otherwise going in the City's landfill. The agreement also will provide bi-weekly bin pick-up service at Phoenix City Hall and Calvin C. Goode building. This contract allows for other City of Phoenix 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 agreement will have an aggregate amount not to exceed $90,000 over the life of the agreement including option years, with an estimated annual amount of $18,000. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Transportation, Infrastructure and Innovation Subcommittee recommended for approval an agreement with Recycled City, LLC on Dec. 2, 2020 meeting, by a vote of 4-0.
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.