Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Frontier Texas Ventures I, LLC dba Frontier Waste Solutions for the Collection of Solid Waste and Recycling
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance Available Resources to Accommodate the Growth and Maintenance Needs of the City);
Enhance the Quality of Life on McKinney
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements in the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: August 15, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT: Steve Tilton, Assistant City Manager
Ryan Gillingham, Public Works Director
Eric Hopes, Environmental Services Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with Frontier Texas Ventures I, LLC dba Frontier Waste Solutions (Frontier) for the collection of solid waste and recycling.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The City issued solicitation (23-11RFP) Solid Waste & Recycling Collection and Recycling Processing Services. Out of 114 supplier notifications, six proposals were received on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
* Of the six proposals received and evaluated, Frontier was identified as the highest ranked respondent for trash and recycling collection services.
* The City Council approved a resolution at the May 23rd, 2023, Special Meeting that allowed for the City to begin negotiations Frontier.
* Staff from the City Manager's Office, Public Works, City Attorney's Office, and Procurement Services worked in collaboration with the City's consultant, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., to negotiate with and form a contract with the finalist.
* Through negotiations, staff has formed a contract and is seeking Council's approval to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
* Frontier's contract for solid waste and recycling collection services initial term will begin on October 1st, 2024, and continue through Septembe...
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