DEPARTMENT: Environmental Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations MN LLC For Residential And Business Electronics Collection And Recycling
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 18-493 (September 18, 2018), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the 2018-2038 Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan (Master Plan); and
WHEREAS, as part of the Master Plan, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners encourages residents and businesses to properly manage hazardous wastes and recyclables; and
WHEREAS, electronics, which can contain lead, cadmium, mercury, and lithium, continue to be the largest hazardous waste stream collected at The Recycling Zone; and
WHEREAS, televisions and monitors are collected for a fee while other electronics are collected from residents at no charge at The Recycling Zone and at one-day household hazardous waste collection events; and
WHEREAS, electronics are collected from businesses at The Recycling Zone for a fee; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County’s current electronics recycling vendor contract expires December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County staff issued a request for proposals on August 19, 2024, seeking a vendor to provide for the pickup, transportation, and recycling of 1) residential electronics collected by the County at The Recycling Zone; 2) business electronics collected through the County business collection programs; and 3) electronics collected by the County at household hazardous waste collection events; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County requests services for recycling electronics for a two-year contract term, with a two-year extension option for recycling services; and
WHEREAS, one potential vendor submitted a proposal which was evaluated by staff; and
WHEREAS, Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations MN LLC currently services Dakota County and other county electronics collection sites in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan; has a demonstrated tracking and reporting system; has strict data and facility security practices; and identified the ability to recycle all electronic materials and the capability to manage increasing amounts of electronics; and
WHEREAS, the $100,000 annual contract cost is included in the household hazardous waste annual budget; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends execution of a contract with Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations MN LLC for recycling electronic wastes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Environmental Resources Director to execute a contract with Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations MN LLC, Inc. for a term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, with a two-year extension option, subject to the approval of the County Attorney’s Office as to form and subject to approval by the County’s Risk and Homeland Security Manager.
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