Narrative of Resolution:
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Resolution to provide authorization to the Division of Public Works and the County Manager to finalize and execute contracts for the loading, hauling, and disposal of solid waste that will commence on January 1, 2026.
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $10,500,000.00 for the 1st contract year
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
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R-25-22
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR THE LOADING, HAULING, AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE THAT WILL COMMENCE ON JANUARY 1ST, 2026
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal, #R-25-22 was issued by the County to select a vendor or multiple vendors for the Loading, Hauling and Disposal of Solid Waste; and
WHEREAS, proposals were received and evaluated for performance of one, two or all three tasks as outlined in the RFP; and
WHEREAS, the below Contractors were determined to be the most advantageous offering competitive per ton rates and shall be designated as the preferred vendors to perform the awarded tasks for the term of the agreement as follows:
Mr. Bult’s, Inc. (Loading and Hauling)
2627 E 139th Street
Burnham, IL 60633
Panichi Holding Corp (Disposal)
409 Route 82
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
WHEREAS, if additional services are necessary, agreements may be executed to utilize those additional vendors who submitted proposal to secure supplemental services, provided that the allotted amount authorized by this resolution is not exceeded; and
WHEREAS, the initial contract period for all contracts shall be for a 5-year period commencing January 1st, 2026 with the total expenditures for the first year of the contracts, not exceed $10,500,000; and
WHEREAS, annual cost increases in subsequent years shall be as follows:
2026 - $10,500,000
2027 - $10,867,500
2028 - $11,247,863
2029 - $11,641,538
2030 - $12,048,992
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to execute contracts for the loading, hauling and disposal services with Mr. Bult’s Inc and Panichi Holding Corp as outlined above in accordance with R-25-22 for a 5-year term commencing January 1, 2026, at the per ton rates in the proposals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenditure for the contracts shall not exceed $10,500,000 for the calendar year 2026 and that any subsequent year's expenditure shall follow above stated annual cost increases.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract shall include an option for the County to extend the term for an additional five-year period at a negotiated rate, subject to the review and approval of this Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Additional agreements may be executed by the County Manager with additional vendors that participated in the RFP prior, during and after the initial contract period provided that the total expenditure for all solid waste services do not exceed the $10,500,000 for the first year and allowed percentage increase for all extending years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all contracts shall be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.