HomeMy WebLinkAboutPurchase - 4-Yard Split Frontloader DumpstersCITY OF PALM DESERT
SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
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REQUEST: APPROVE PURCHASE OF 4-YARD SPLIT FRONTLOAD
DUMPSTERS FOR MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEXES FROM
CONSOLIDATED FABRICATORS
SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Ream, Recycling Technician
DATE: June 12, 2014
CONTENTS: Consolidated Fabricators Proposal
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, authorize staff to sole source the purchase of split solid waste and
recycle dumpsters from Consolidated Fabricators in an amount not to exceed
$15,000.00 from Account No. 236-4195-454-3090.
Discussion
In December 2008, staff commenced implementation of recycling programs within privately
owned multi -family housing complexes. To date, recycling programs have been
implemented or are in the process of implementation at 88 complexes (total of 4,542 units).
Staff previously went out to bid in March 2012, for the 4-yard split frontload dumpsters, in
which, two bids were received (see table below). The first bid was from Consolidated
Fabricators and the second from a local contractor which was purchasing the dumpsters
from Consolidated Fabricators with a significant mark-up.
1 Company Amount
Consolidated Fabricators (14620 Arminta Street, Van Nuys, CA) $ 67,717.01 I
Brian K. Stemmer Construction (74478 Highway 111 #322, Palm Desert, CA) $ 86,502.08 ,
Staff has made several attempts to locate other companies to obtain bids, with no success.
Since these are specific containers (i.e., they are split to provide service for both trash and
recycling), staff is requesting to sole source them to Consolidated Fabricators.
To date, staff has installed 50 split frontload dumpsters in 41 multi -family complexes that
would not have been able to participate in the recycling program in accordance with the
State's mandate due to external space constraints (i.e., trash enclosure(s) too small to
accommodate trash and recycle bins). At this time, staff has identified the need for 13
additional split frontload dumpsters to complete the recycling program implementation.
Staff is able to utilize existing grant funds from CalRecycle which need to be expended
before June 30, 2014.
STAFF REPORT
APPROVE PURCHASE OF 4-YARD SPLIT FRONTLOAD DUMPSTERS FOR MULTI-
FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEXES FROM CONSOLIDATED FABRICATORS
JUNE 12, 2014
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Based on the above information, staff requests City Council approval for sole source and
purchase of the identified exterior split dumpsters from Consolidated Fabricators in an
amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
Fiscal Analysis
Funding for purchase of the split dumpsters is available within the City's Recycle Fund,
Account No. 236-4195-454-3090. Requests for reimbursement will be made to CalRecycle
as part of the awarded Multi -Family Beverage Container Recycling Grant. Therefore, this
purchase will have no impact to the General Fund.
Submitted By:
isaieam
Recycle Technician
Reviewed By:
Fra kie Riddle
Direc or of Special Programs
Paul S. Gibson
Director of Finance
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Rudy Acosta
Assistant City Manager
proval:
ohn M. Wohlmuth
City Manager
CITY COUNCILA
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Original on File with City Clerk's Office