HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18033: LEACHATE HAULING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
TO: Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: John A. Comeaux, Asst. City Manager /Operations
DATE: January 9, 2014
SUBJECT: P.R.18033 — Leachate Hauling
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18033, authorizing
the City Manager to execute the second year of a three year renewable contract with Triangle
Waste Solutions of Port Arthur, Texas to provide leachate hauling for the City's Municipal
Landfill. The fee will be $53.35 per hour.
BACKGROUND:
Leachate is the liquid result of biodegradation of the garbage and trash that is placed within the
landfill. This leachate is collected in onsite tanks and needs to be transported to the nearest
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Currently this transportation is done with a vacuum truck
by Triangle Waste Solutions. Triangle Waste Solutions has submitted a signed agreement to
renew the contract for the second year of the three year contract at a price of $53.35 per hour,
which is being increased from last year's rate of $52.00 per hour based on the 2.6% increase in
the Consumer Price Index.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in the Public Works Landfill Division Budget, account no. 403- 1274 - 533.51-
01.
EMPLOYEE /STAFF EFFECT:
Acceptance of this recommendation will have no effect on staffing levels at this time.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18033, authorizing
the City Manager to execute an agreement with Triangle Waste Solutions of Port Arthur, Texas
to provide leachate hauling for the City's Municipal Landfill at a rate of $53.35 per hour.
P.R. No. 18033
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE SECOND YEAR OF A THREE YEAR
RENEWABLE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND TRIANGLE WASTE SOLUTIONS OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR LEACHATE HAULING AT THE CITY
LANDFILL FOR A FEE OF $53.35 PER HOUR IN THE NOT TO
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE
IN ACCOUNT NO. 403-1274-533.51-01.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 13 -037, the City entered into a one year agreement
with the option to renew for two additional years with Triangle Waste Solutions of Port Arthur,
Texas for leachate hauling, who is in agreement to renewal, see attached Exhibit "A "; now
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute the second year of a
three year contract with Triangle Waste Solutions of Port Arthur, Texas for leachate hauling
from the Landfill at a rate of $53.35 per hour, which is being increased from last year's rate of
$52.00 per hour based on the 2.6% increase in the Consumer Price Index category
"Transportation ", in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
THAT, funding is available in account no. 403 - 1274 - 533.51 -01.
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2014 at
a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia Tizeno
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
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Floyd T. Johnson Deborah Echols, CPA
City Manager Director of Finance
Jo A. Comeaux, P. E. Shawna Tubbs, CPPO
Asst. City Manager /Operations Purchasing Manager
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RENEWAL CONTRACT FOR HAULING OF LEACHATE
THIS AGREEMENT, made this the of , 2014, by and between the City of
Port Arthur, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter
called "OWNER" or "CITY ", and Triangle Waste Solutions , hereinafter called
"CONTRACTOR ".
WITNESSED: That for and in consideration of the payment terms, conditions and
agreements set forth herein, OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:
1. Pursuant to Resolution 13 -037, the City entered into a one -year contract with the option
of renewal for two additional years. The parties hereby agree to exercise said option for a
second year.
2. The term of this Contract shall be from February 14, 2014 to February 13, 2015. It shall
be renewable by mutual agreement for one additional one year period, with the rates
adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Each subsequent yearly contract
renewal shall require approval of the City Council.
3. During the term of this Contract, the CONTRACTOR will furnish at his own expense all
of the materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor, and other services necessary to
connection therewith, excepting those supplies specifically not required on
CONTRACTOR in the Specifications.
4. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all the work described in the Specifications and
contract documents and comply with the terms therein for unit prices as stated below
(based on the 2.6% increase in the Consumer Price Index from June 2013 to June 2014):
ITEM
Tank Truck w/ Operator $ 53.35 /hour
Full Load
Tank Truck w/ Operator $ 53.35 /hour
Partial Load
Minimum Hours Charged Per Call -out 4 hours
Full or Partial Load
5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
1) Agreement
2) Advertisement for Bids *
3) General Information *
4) Specifications *
5) Bid *
6) Bidder's Information Sheet *
6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
7. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties here to have executed, or caused to be executed by
their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies, each of which shall be
deemed an original of the date first written above.
OWNER CONTRACTOR
BY: BY:
Floyd T. Johnson Triangle Waste Solutions
City Manager Representative
*These items were attached to the original letting contract. The agreement only is included
in this renewal.