DEPARTMENT: Environmental Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Allied Waste Services Of North America, LLC dba Republic Services Inc. For Recycling And Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Management Services At The Recycling Zone
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a contract with Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, dba Republic Services Inc. (Republic) for recycling and Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (MMSW) management services at the Dakota County Recycling Zone (The Recycling Zone).
SUMMARY
Background: Gopher Resource, LLC, (Gopher) has historically contracted with Republic for recycling and Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (MMSW) management services at The Recycling Zone. Dakota County then reimburses Gopher for these costs.
This new contract with Republic will both reduce the costs of these services and provide the County with more direct oversight of the contractor. In the future, this contract will be amended to include the Recycling Zone Plus.
Request for Proposals: A request for proposals was issued on June 2, 2025, and posted on the Dakota County website. Three proposals were received by the June 16, 2025, deadline. The proposals were reviewed by staff for completeness; expressed understanding of the objectives and scope of the project; vendor qualifications, experience, and demonstrated performance for a service of a similar type, size, and complexity; and proposed fees and cost reductions for resource management services.
Proposed Contract Terms: Proposed terms for The Recycling Zone services include:
* Collection, processing, and marketing of cardboard/mixed paper recyclables and mixed container recyclables.
* Collection and management of MMSW to an appropriate permitted facility in compliance with Dakota County Solid Waste Ordinance 110.
* Providing, maintaining, and managing dumpsters, a compactor box, and other equipment as required.
The contract term is from September 1, 2025, ...
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