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A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Isaiah 58, Inc. dba Spring Back Mattress Recycling for the provision of mattress recycling.
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WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizes the Metropolitan Purchasing Agent to enter into sole source contracts when the Purchasing Agent determines in writing according to standards adopted by the Procurement Standards Board that there is only one source for the supply or services required; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent determined that the services to be provided by Isaiah 58, Inc. dba Spring Back Mattress Recycling meet the requirements for the use of a sole source contract; and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for Council approval by resolution of sole source contracts “with a total contract amount in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00).”
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: That the Contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Isaiah 58, Inc. dba Spring Back Mattress Recycling, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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This resolution approves a sole source contract between Metro Water Services and Isaiah 58, Inc d/b/a Spring Back Recycling to provide mattress recycling services, including providing containers to each solid waste convenience center, picking up and delivering mattresses and box springs to its facility, and tearing apart and baling each piece and separate material.
Sole source contracts may be awarded under the Metro procurement code when it is determined that there is only one source for the supply or services rendered. Section 4.12.060 of the Metro Code requires all sole source contracts having a total value in excess of $250,000 to be approved by the Council by resolution.
This sole source contract is before the Council for consideration because the estimated value of the contract is $2,000,000. The term of the contract is 60 months, beginning no earlier than April 3, 2024, or upon approval of all parties and filing with the Metropolitan Clerk’s Office.
According to the sole source justification form approved by the Metro Purchasing Agent, Spring Back Recycling is the only mattress recycler that provides service in Nashville.
Fiscal Note: The estimated value of this sole source contract number 6560739 with Isaiah 58, Inc. dba Spring Back Mattress Recycling for mattress recycling services is $2,000,000 to be paid from Fund 30501, Business Unit 65804520. However, actual expenses may be paid from various department’s fund and business unit when purchase orders are issued.