DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Contract With Ebert Inc. To Provide Compactors And Storage Facilities For Recycling Zone Plus Project
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize award and execution of a contract with Ebert Inc. to provide compactors and storage facilities for the Recycling Zone Plus project.
SUMMARY
The general contractor for the Recycling Zone Plus facility was awarded a contract by Resolution No. 25-541 (November 18, 2025).
Intentionally, the general construction contract did not include three trash compactors, a lithium battery storage facility, or a propane storage facility.
A public bid was advertised on February 5, 2026. One bid was received and opened on February 26, 2026:
Bidder Base Bid Alternate One Total
Ebert Inc. $356,000 $155,000 $511,000
Alternate No. 1 changes the basis of design from Sani-Tech and Cram-a-Lot brand compactors to Komar Auger Pak and Tram Pak brand compactors. The compactor brands are similar size and quality, and both were included in the bidding process to promote competition.
Staff is recommending the approval of the Base Bid.
Staff and LHB, the project design firm, reviewed the bidder qualifications and found that Ebert Inc. has submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid.
The larger building construction is planned to begin in spring 2026 and will last approximately 12 months. The three components of the purchase will be delivered on site near the end of the building construction.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the bid for the compactors and storage facilities at the Recycling Zone Plus be awarded to Ebert Inc. in an amount not to exceed $356,000.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The Facilities Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget for the Project includes total funding of $21,150,000. This will support the issuance of the contract.
Project 1001301 Recycling Zone Plus Implementation
|
Funding Source |
Total Budget |
Available Budget |
|
State Bonding (2025) |
$6,000,000 |
$6,000,000 |
|
State Bonding (2020) |
$2,000,000 |
$0 |
|
Environmental Legacy Fund (ELF) Balance |
$9,731,000 |
$7,702,329 |
|
Scott County Contribution |
$3,419,000 |
$3,419,000 |
|
Total |
$21,150,000 |
$17,121,329 |
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the 2025 Facilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget authorized the Recycling Zone Plus project; and
WHEREAS, bid documents were prepared by LHB, and advertised on February 5, 2026; and
WHEREAS, one competitive bid was received on February 26, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Ebert Inc. dba Ebert Companies with a business address of 23350 Co Rd 10, Loretto, MN 55357 has submitted a bid of $356,000 for the base bid; and
WHEREAS, staff and LHB reviewed the qualifications of the bidder and recommend award to Ebert Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $356,000, for the compactors and storage facilities for the Recycling Zone Plus project; and
WHEREAS, funding for the project is within the approved Building CIP Adopted Budget total of $21,150,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to execute a contract with Ebert Inc., 23350 Co Rd 10, Loretto, MN 55357, in an amount not to exceed $356,000, for the compactors and storage facilities for the Recycling Zone Plus project, substantially as presented and attached, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-541; 11/18/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Mike Lexvold
Author: Joe Lexa