Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Solid Waste Division
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TO: |
Chuck Soules, Public Works Director |
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Tammy Bennett, Assistant Public Works Director |
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FROM: |
Kathy Richardson, Solid Waste Manager |
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CC: |
Jamie Schwartz, Solid Waste Operations Supervisor |
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Tom Hogan, Waste Reduction and Recycling Specialist |
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Gina Beebe, Waste Reduction and Recycling Specialist |
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DATE: |
March 24, 2016 |
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RE: |
2016 Collection, Disposal and Technical Assistance Services for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Generated from Households and Qualified Businesses in Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas |
Project Background:
The City of Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility accepts hazardous and non-hazardous waste from Douglas County households and qualified businesses. The State requires hazardous waste collected at HHW Facilities to be shipped via a licensed hazardous waste transporter and disposal contractor.
On March 21, 2016, the City reviewed proposals for the following: RFP Number R1603. Description: Collection, disposal and technical assistance services for hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated from households and qualified businesses located in Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas.
Vendor disposal price comparison using 2015 shipment information (spreadsheet):
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VENDOR |
TOTAL |
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Stericycle Environmental Solutions |
$75,224 including containers $63,414 without containers |
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Clean Harbors Environmental Services |
$80,558 including containers $61,480 without containers |
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Tradebe Environmental Services |
$114,245 including containers $100,159 without containers |
Recommendation:
Staff recommends selecting the proposal from Stericycle Environmental Solutions based on best stated price schedule as compared with 2015 shipment information, contractor qualifications and technical proposal, and demonstrated compliance record of subcontractors and waste management facilities to dispose of waste in a safe and environmentally sound manner. The length of this contract period is one year from signature of contract with a yearly renewal option up to four additional years if agreed by both parties and provided funds are available.
Action:
Approve proposal from Stericycle Environmental Solutions for collection, disposal and technical assistance services for the City of Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste and Business Hazardous Waste Programs. Approve proposal based on best stated price schedule. The estimated cost in 2016 is $75,224 including containers.