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Tenth Amendment to Agreement #9675 between Alachua County and GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Yard Trash Collection.
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Presenter:
Gus Olmos 352.548.1282
Description:
This Tenth Amendment to the Agreement for curbside collection of solid waste, recyclable materials, and yard trash updates the number of households serviced and the amount owed to the Contractor based on the certified unit count.
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Recommended Action:
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Approve the Tenth Amendment to Agreement #9675 between Alachua County and GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Yard Trash Collection
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Prior Board Motions:
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On September 22, 2009, the County entered into the Solid Waste, Recyclable Material and Yard Trash Collection Agreement between Alachua County and EWS Central Florida Hauling, LLC. On April 22, 2014, the County entered into a Renewal Agreement with WCA of Florida, LLC (who purchased EWS) for the curbside collection of solid waste, recyclable materials, and yard trash effective through September 30, 2021. The First Amendment to the Agreement adjusted the unit count for Fiscal year 2014-2015 and was approved on December 9, 2014. The Second Amendment to the Agreement adjusted the unit count for Fiscal year 2015-2016 and was approved on November 10, 2015. The Third Amendment to the Agreement adjusted the unit count for Fiscal year 2016-2017 and was approved on July 11, 2017. This Amendment adjusted the unit count and made a compensation adjustment to account for the increase to the Minimum Wage Ordinance. The Fourth Amendment to the Agreement was approved on March 13, 2018, and adjusted the unit count for Fiscal year 2017-2018 and made a compensation adjustment to account for the increase to the Minimum Wage Ordinance. The Fifth Amendment to the Agreement was approved on January 8, 2019, and adjusted the unit count for Fiscal year 2018-2019 and made a compensation adjustment to account for the increase to the Minimum Wage Ordinance. The Sixth Amendment to the Agreement was approved on April 14, 2020, and adjusted the unit count for Fiscal year 2019-2020 and made a compensation adjustment to account for the increase to the Minimum Wage Ordinance. The Seventh Amendment to the Agreement was approved on February 9, 2021, and adjusted the unit count for Fiscal year 2020-2021 and made a compensation adjustment to account for the increase to the Minimum Wage Ordinance. The Eighth Amendment to the Agreement was approved on August 10, 2021, and extended the agreement for an additional 5-year term as well as updated the liquidated damages section. The Ninth Amendment to the Agreement was approved on March 22, 2022, and adjusted the unit count for fiscal year 2021-2022 and made a compensation adjustment to account for the increase to the Minimum Wage Ordinance.
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Fiscal Consideration:
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The collection of curbside solid waste is funded through a non-ad valorem assessment.
There is approximately $4,620,000.00 budgeted in account 148.76.7600.534.43.00 for expenses attributed to this collection agreement.
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Strategic Guide:
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Environment
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Background:
This is the Tenth Amendment to Agreement #9675 between Alachua County and GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Yard Trash Collection. This Amendment updates the number of households serviced and the amount owed to the Contractor based on the certified unit count.
The amount owed to GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC for collection services is based upon the total number of universal collection area residential units as determined by the certified Non Ad Valorem Assessment Roll. This unit count must be updated annually following certification of the assessment roll. The FY 2021-2022 contracted amount of $3,903,691.56 is amended to add 333 units at an additional cost of $53,966.40 for a total of $3,957,657.96 for FY 2022-2023. In addition, GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC is entitled to $31,460.00 annually as a compensation adjustment for costs associated with compliance with the Alachua County Government Minimum Wage requirements for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
This Amendment provides for a one-time retroactive payment to account for these additional units collected during the period between October 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. Following the approval of this amendment, all future invoices will include these additional monthly expenses.