DEPARTMENT: Environmental Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Certified Recycling, LLC For Mattress Recycling And Reuse Services At The Recycling Zone Plus
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a contract with Certified Recycling, LLC for mattress recycling and reuse services at the Recycling Zone Plus (RZP).
SUMMARY
Background: In Minnesota, counties are responsible for developing projects and programs to achieve state goals for waste management including a 75 percent recycling goal by 2030. Dakota County's 2024-2044 Solid Waste Management Plan includes strategies for residential reuse programs and opportunities to recycle challenging materials, including mattresses, by using County collection facilities. Mattresses can be managed through recycling or reuse services and preserve landfill space.
Request for Proposals: A request for proposals was issued on February 18, 2026, and posted on the Dakota County website. Two proposals were received by the March 13, 2026, deadline. The proposals were reviewed by staff for completeness; plan to meet the scope of service requirements; overall company quality service capabilities, demonstrated performance for a similar services and responsiveness; ability to develop and maintain detailed tracking and reporting; and proposed fees for recycling and reuse services.
Proposed Contract Terms: Proposed terms for the Recycling Zone Plus services include:
* Regular RZP staff training on identifying recyclable or reusable mattresses and best management methods for handling mattresses.
* Collection, processing, and marketing of mattresses and the recovered materials.
* Collection and delivery of reusable mattresses to a local nonprofit organization for reuse.
* Providing trailers, waterproof storage containers, and large mattress pallets.
* Providing detailed monthly invoicing and reports detailing trailer weights and recycling and reuse unit counts.
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