Narrative of Resolution:
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The Department of Solid Waste would like authorization to send out a Request for Expressions of Interest for a Waste to Energy facility and needs to work with Cornerstone Engineering and Geology, PLCC under RFP #R-21-18 task 2 for related Engineering/Operations support.
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: NTE $20,800.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE TO SEND OUT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO WASTE TO ENERGY COMPANIES SO THAT THE COUNTY CAN EXPLORE IT OPTIONS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF A WASTE TO ENERGY FACILITY IS VIABLE
WHEREAS, Sullivan County currently exports its garbage to IESI in Seneca Falls, NY which is approximately a 400-mile round trip; and
WHEREAS, the current contract with IESI is going to expire on 12/31/24 and the County can extend the contract for another 5-year term; and
WHEREAS, the operating permit that IESI has with the DEC will expire in December of 2025 with a chance that it may not be extended which would provide no outlet for the County to dispose of its trash; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the County to explore other options for trash disposal and the draft Local Solid Waste Management plan has identified Waste to Energy as a feasible option for the proper disposal of the Counties trash; and
WHEREAS, Cornerstone Engineering and Geology, PLCC has assisted the County with its draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan that has been presented to and reviewed by the DEC and is pending a public review and final DEC approval; and
WHEREAS, the County has contract RFP #R-21-18 with Cornerstone Engineering and Geology, PLCC that under task 2 allows for Engineering/Operations support for transfer station related issues and their technical experience with Waste to Energy will be required
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of DPW in conjunction with Cornerstone Engineering Geology, PLCC under RFP #R-21-18 task 2, develop and issue an Expression of Interest to Waste to Energy Companies and explore various options for the County to consider if a Waste to Energy alternative is a viable option both environmentally and economically.