SUBJECT
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Approve piggyback agreement with Gaston Tree Debris Recycling, L.L.C. (Gaston) for yard waste processing services at the North Central Landfill (estimated $1,300,000 expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County Solid Waste receives approximately 52,000 tons of unprocessed yard waste from citizens and commercial companies annually at the North Central Landfill. The County has a permit with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to have this yard waste processed into mulch and moved into the landfill cell. These services have historically been performed under a bid which has recently been terminated.
To stay compliant with our FDEP permit, the Solid Waste Division is requesting to piggyback a Hillsborough County agreement with Gaston while a new solicitation is performed. The term of the agreement is through February 28, 2026.
The County has been using Gaston through an emergency purchase solicitation method to continue to be compliant with our FDEP permit since the prior bid was terminated through the approval of this agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve piggyback agreement with Gaston Tree Debris Recycling, L.LC. for yard waste processing.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available for these services within the Solid Waste Operations Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ken Brush
Procurement Contracts Manager
863.534.6727
kenbrush@polk-county.net