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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for software that provides a collection calendar and reminder for trash, recycling and brush, and a searchable database of what materials are recyclable.
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Whereas, Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205(b) allows the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”) to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of any goods, supplies, services, or equipment with one or more governmental entities outside this state; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205(b) allows Metro to participate in an out-of-state master agreement by adopting a resolution accepting the terms of the master agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent desires to participate in the master agreement between the National Joint Powers Alliance and ReCollect Systems Inc, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
WHEREAS, approval of the master agreement is in the best interest of the citizens of Davidson County.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of The Metropolitan saGovernment of Nashville and Davidson County:
Section 1. That the master agreement between the National Joint Powers Alliance and ReCollect Systems Inc, attached hereto as Exhibit A, 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for trash and recycling collection reminder software. The master agreement is between the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) and ReCollect Systems Inc. NJPA is a municipal contracting agency with 50,000 member agencies nationally. The procured software platform provides a web and app-based collection calendar for trash, recycling, and brush collection, as well as a searchable database called Waste Wizard regarding what can and cannot be recycled. It will also allow residents to sign up for collection reminders. This system, which is used by cities across the country such as Austin, Denver, Memphis, and Atlanta, will replace the outdated system Public Works currently uses. The estimated cost to Public Works is $19,170 for the collection calendar and Waste Wizard program.
T.C.A. § 12-3-1205(b) authorizes local governments to participate in cooperative purchasing agreements with governmental entities outside of the state as long as the goods or services were competitively procured by the other governmental entity. T.C.A. § 12-3-1205(b) further provides that local governments may participate in a master agreement by adopting a resolution accepting the terms of the master agreement.
Metro has entered into several other master purchasing agreements, most recently involving the City of Tucson for trash cart replacement parts (See RS2020-324).
Fiscal Note: Metro Department of Public Works estimated annual cost is $19,170 for the collection calendar and Waste Wizard program.