Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works Department

TO:	Charles Soules, Public Works Director
FROM:	Tammy Bennett, Assistant Public Works Director
DATE:	September 16, 2014
CC:	Sean Sloan, Purchasing Manager
RE:	Award bid for purchase of dumpsters

Background:

The Solid Waste Division currently has a high level of demand for various size front load dumpsters to implement the residential recycling program in multi-family areas.  In addition, the division needs replacement dumpsters to supplement current inventory for the solid waste side.

Dumpsters will be the same color, whether used for solid waste or recycling.  Recycling dumpsters will be designated with yellow lids and large stickers to indicate acceptable materials.

Summary of bids received:

Downing Sales and Service	$ 88,872.00
Wastequip Manufacturing	$ 91,537.32
American Equipment	$ 99,389.00

Funding:

The initial dumpster purchase for implementation of the curbside recycling program for multi-family is funded through bonds (resolution 7029).  Rear load dumpsters for the solid waste inventory are funding through the operating budget.

Action

Award Bid #1453 for dumpsters to Downing Sales and Service in the amount of $88,872.