Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC for Municipal Trash, Recycling, Food Scrap/Yard Waste, Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection for a Five-Year Term and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Villages waste hauling contract with its current hauler expires on March 31, 2022. A Request for Proposal was advertised for the next contract for these residential waste hauling services. The most favorable proposal was received by Lakeshore Recycling systems, LLC. Proposed is a five-year agreement for these services.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The recommended Environmental Services fund, Fiscal Year 2022 budget, account no. 5055-43760-101-530660, General Contractuals, is proposed to include an amount of $2,775,000.00 for waste hauling services. Municipal trash disposal costs (tipping fees) are not included in this contract. They are billed separately.
Based on the pricing provided by LRS it is recommended to not increase the rates for solid waste collection in Fiscal Year 2022. Rates for Fiscal Year 2023 would be reviewed in Q4 2022. The Fiscal year 2022 budget was prepared assuming no increase in customer rates for service. With the new LRS rates the budget is anticipated to be balanced.
All Environmental Service fund accounts are designated as enterprise funds. Enterprise funds account for activity in which a fee is charged to external users for services.
Background
As noted above, the Village of Oak Park's waste hauling contract with its current hauler, Waste Management, expires on March 31, 2022. Staff prepared a Request for Proposals (RFP) to obtain pricing and service options for a successor agreement. The RFP was made available July 7, 2021. Proposals were received until August 19, 2021.
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