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A resolution approving amendment 1 to a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Waste Pro of Tennessee, Inc., for the provision of solid waste collection and collection of carts.
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WHEREAS, Resolution RS2022-1655 approved a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Waste Pro of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of solid waste collection and collection of carts; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the contract to increase the contract value; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the amendment will benefit the citizens of Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendment 1 to the contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Waste Pro of Tennessee, Inc., attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. 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 the first amendment to a contract between the Metropolitan Government and Waste Pro of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of solid waste collection and collection of carts. The Council previously approved the contract with Waste Pro pursuant to Resolution No. RS2022-1655.
The original value of the contract was $7,500,000. This amendment would increase the value of the contract by $32,500,000, for a total of $40,000,000. This amendment was requested as Waste Pro has taken on many of the routes of a failed trash company, depleting the initial value of the contract. Waste Pro initially serviced 20 routes but has taken on 30 additional routes for a total of 50 residential trash routes per week. Starting August 1, 2023, Waste Pro will service 11 front load dumpster routes. Metro will continue to service eight front load dumps...
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