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15 <br /> eco INDIAN RIVER COUNTY O'ER <br /> 11'1 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT 7 <br /> BOARD MEMORANDUM - <br /> Date: June 30, 2015 <br /> To: Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator <br /> From: Vincent Burke, P.E., Director of Utility Services <br /> Prepared By: Himanshu H. Mehta, P.E., Managing Director,Solid Waste Disposal District �. b... <br /> Subject: Single Stream Transfer Facility Update <br /> DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS: <br /> On April 21, 2015, the Indian River County (IRC) Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Board <br /> approved the Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection Franchise Agreement to Waste Management, <br /> Inc. of Florida commencing on October 1, 2015. A primary element of this is the switch to single <br /> stream recycling. <br /> Staff has been evaluating various options to construct a new single stream transfer facility to <br /> properly store and load recyclable materials. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> Our existing dual-stream facility is over 20 years old and does not have capacity to hold single stream <br /> recyclables. Staff has been evaluating options to construct a new single stream transfer facility; <br /> however, it has been challenging in terms of coming up with a solution that can be implemented in <br /> a very short time while keeping the current operations going. We looked at a turn-key solution <br /> through a National Joint Powers Alliance or NJPA contract with Blue Scope Construction, Inc. Blue <br /> Scope submitted a fixed/firm price for a turnkey project to build an 8,000 square foot pre- <br /> engineered Varco Pruden Building in the amount of$1,129,817. This was substantially higher than <br /> our current budget,therefore, other alternatives were explored. <br /> Waste Management offered their experience and expertise in designing and building recycling <br /> transfer facilities. They have proposed a turn-key project utilizing a 6,240 square foot fabric based <br /> building for a cost of$295,000.This price includes demolition of an existing 2,300 square foot steel <br /> structure, improving tipping/loading area and install push walls provided by SWDD. The existing <br /> structure is used for white foam recycling only which may have to be put on hold while the <br /> equipment is relocated.There is an assumption that the existing concrete is structurally sound which <br /> is based on past historic use by heavy equipment/vehicles. If not, additional work/cost may be <br /> necessary. Waste Management estimates that it will take 3 months to construct the new facility <br /> upon obtaining permits. They have eliminated the loading ramp to modernize our facility. This <br /> change will require Republic Services to utilize a loader that is capable of loading the transfer trailer <br /> directly from the ground. A preliminary notice has been provide to Republic Services; however, at <br /> this time, it is unknown if additional charges will apply. <br /> Due to the short timeline and the lower cost of this option, staff recommends the Board waive the <br /> bid process and award the turn-key project to Waste Management. <br /> SWDD Agenda-Single Stream Transfer Facility Update Page 1 of 2 168 <br />