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A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Republic Services, Inc. for the provision and collection of waste and recycling containers in addition to the repair and purchase of waste and recycling bins on an as needed basis.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to section 2.01 of the Metropolitan Charter, the Metropolitan Government has the authority to “collect and dispose of garbage and other refuse within the urban services district”; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to its authority under section 2.01 of the Metropolitan Charter, The Metropolitan Government proposes to contract with Republic Services, Inc. to provide municipal solid waste collection services within the urban services district; and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.12.220 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for Council approval by Resolution of certain contracts “providing for the collection, transportation and/or disposal of solid waste”; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the contract will benefit the citizens of Davidson County by providing an economical and efficient means of collecting municipal solid waste.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County:
Section 1. The contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Republic Services, Inc., attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. Any amendments, renewals, or extension of the terms of the contract must be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a contract with Republic Services, Inc. for the provision and collection of waste and recycling containers for Metro facilities, as well as the repair and purchase of waste and recycling bins on an as needed basis. Republic was selected to provide this service pursuant to a request for proposals process. Metro previously had a five year contract with Republic for this service that ended in November 2020.
This contract is for another five year term through March 25, 2026, with an estimated contract value of approximately $20,000,000. Republic will furnish the containers and will collect and sort the waste and recycling from Metro’s composters. The contract requirements include:
• Provide containers, collection, pick-up, transportation, segregation, specific processing,
Shipment, and marketing of the refuse and recyclable materials.
• Containers shall be maintained in good condition, without graffiti and with fully
operational and attached lids.
• Bins that are found to be deficient shall be replaced and/or refurbished.
• The contractor shall identify and communicate to Metro means to reduce refuse
materials and increase recycling at Metro facilities.
• Optimize current hauling, garbage disposal, and recycling operations and services to
reduce overall waste management system costs.
• Develop a detailed tracking, reporting, and billing/invoicing system to support Metro’s
goal setting and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with Metro’s Sustainability division to implement and operate the refuse
collection and the Recycling and Waste Diversion Program.
• Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, vehicles, refuse and/or recycling containers
(including repair services), and any other items or materials necessary to perform the
refuse and/or recycling collection services.
Section 4.12.220 of the Metropolitan Code requires Council approval by Resolution of certain contracts providing for the collection, transportation, and/or disposal of solid waste.
Fiscal Note: The estimated contract value is twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) for a period of sixty (60) months.