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File #: 14-439    Name: DIRECTION REGARDING SOLID WASTE ANNUAL CONTRACT
Type: Purchasing/Contract
Body: Village Council
Agenda Date: 8/12/2014 Final action: 2/1/2016
Title: ITEM: DIRECTION REGARDING SOLID WASTE ANNUAL CONTRACT REQUEST: Direction regarding solid waste annual contract with Waste Management Inc. of Florida (WMI)
Attachments: 1. 1. Ltr from Waste Management, 2. 2. PBC Service Area Map, 3. 3. 2008 Agreement
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ITEM:  DIRECTION REGARDING SOLID WASTE ANNUAL CONTRACT
 
REQUEST:  Direction regarding solid waste annual contract with Waste Management Inc. of Florida (WMI)
 
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EXPLANATION:  On January 8, 2008, Council approved a contract with Waste Management, Inc. of Florida (WMI) to provide solid waste and recycling collection services for the Village.  The initial term of the contract was for seven years effective October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2015.  The contract included a provision for one additional renewal period of seven (7) years, effective through September 30, 2022.
 
WMI has expressed a desire to renew the existing contract, under mutually agreeable terms. As part of the contract, we must notify WMI of our intent to renew or rebid these services by September 30, 2014.
 
In an effort to test existing market conditions and in anticipation of any renewal/rebid, we surveyed local Palm Beach County government agencies as summarized below:
 
Municipality
Contractor
(1) Current Residential Unit Rate Per Month
(2) Current Commercial Rate per CY
(3)Franchise Fee
Year Bid
Year Renewed
Wellington
Waste Management
$12.00
$5.96
5%
2008
One- Seven Year Renewal Available
SWA-PBC Service Area #1 (See attached map)
Waste Pro
$13.75
$3.25
3%
2013
None Available
SWA-PBC Service Area #2 (See attached map)
Advanced Disposal
$14.67
$3.25
3%
2013
None Available
SWA-PBC Service Area #3 (See attached map)
Republic Services
$11.58
$3.25
3%
2013
None Available
SWA-PBC Service Area #4 (See attached map)
Southern Waste System
$11.91
$3.25
3%
2013
None Available
SWA-PBC Service Area #5 (See attached map)
Southern Waste System
$17.16
$3.25
3%
2013
None Available
Royal Palm Beach
Republic
$10.76
$6.29
6%
2007
2012
Riviera Beach
Waste Management
$11.38
$8.24
$100K Per Month
2011
Available in 2016
Palm Beach Gardens
Waste Management
$8.75
$7.15
5%
2005
2013
Jupiter
Waste Management
$11.67
$7.62
3%
1998
2012
Delray Beach
Waste Management
$12.72
$5.74
5%
2003
2013
(1) Unit rates are based on single family homes
(2) Rates per Cubic Yard currently paid by businesses in the Village
(2) Franchise fee is a percentage of gross revenue paid by the contractor to the municipality
 
We are seeking direction on whether to:
1.      Renew the existing agreement under mutually agreeable terms, effective through September 30, 2022;
2.      Utilize an existing contract (piggyback) listed above; or
3.      Rebid the services.  
 
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:      NO  
 
PUBLIC HEARING:      NO              QUASI-JUDICIAL:    
 
FIRST READING:                          SECOND READING:    
 
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:      YES  
 
FISCAL IMPACT:  No fiscal impact until a contract is awarded or renewed.  
 
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL:  Responsive Government
 
RECOMMENDATION:  Direction regarding solid waste annual contract with Waste Management Inc. of Florida (WMI).