September 19, 2006
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve the agreement with Broward County Government for recycling services from October 1, 2006 through September 31, 2009.
Broward County Government and The School Board of Broward County, Florida have been collaborating on a comprehensive recycling collection program over the past 14 years. Recyclables are collected by school staff and students and placed into centralized recycling dumpsters located on the campuses. The dumpsters are emptied a minimum of once a week. School classrooms have office and desk side bins throughout the school. The program is one of the largest institutional recycling programs in the country and has garnered numerous awards over the years including U.S. Conference of Mayors, Keep Florida Beautiful, Recycle Florida Today and South Florida ECO Awards. The program targets recyclable paper and cardboard at over 232 schools and administrative facilities.
From 1999-2002 the cost to The School Board of Broward County, Florida for recycling services was $425,000. In June 2002, The School Board of Broward County, Florida’s agreement with Broward County Government increased the annual amount paid to Broward County from $425,000 to $467,000. The cost for recycling services for the school system has remained unchanged at $467,000 through the 2005-06 school year.
On June 6, 2006, The School Board of Broward County, Florida approved a three-month extension of the contract with Broward County to allow the completion of the bid process. Broward County pursued a competitive bid for a new recyclable collection agreement. Broward County released the bid April 2006; the first bid opening found just one bidder, Waste Management Incorporated. Waste Management’s bid was rejected as bid prices ranged from 50 to 60 percent higher than prices currently paid under the interlocal agreement. The bid was restructured, with the overall recycling program split into two routes (north and south sides of I-595). This change was done to encourage additional bidders.
The second bid was put on the street and opened on July 18, 2006. Three firms responded to the bid, Waste Management Inc., Choice Environmental and Ace Disposal Systems, Inc. Of notable absence was Republic Services, the third largest solid waste and recyclables handling company in the United States. The current vendor, Waste Management was determined by Broward County to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The proposed recycling services for the school system have increased from $467,000 to $699,000. However, it is important to note that the $467,000 annual cost has remained unchanged since 2002.
The new proposed Interlocal Agreement with Broward County Government is for a three-year term, October 1, 2006 through September 31, 2009.
The recyclables collected as part of this program are removed from the solid waste stream, which in turn proportionately decreases the volume of solid waste that needs to be collected and disposed of from Broward schools. Even with an increase in recycling collection and processing contract rates, the cost of recycling is still far less expensive than the cost of disposal.
The proposed cost to provide recycling services to The School Board of Broward County, Florida is approximately $6.47 per cubic yard. This cost is significantly lower than the solid waste cost for the same materials. According to the school system’s Office of Energy Conservation and Utility Management, the average cost of solid waste disposal is $13.00 per cubic yard. This $13.00 figure is based on the School Board’s recent bid for solid waste services (Bid No. 26-106-T) for all 32 municipalities. The benchmark for recyclable materials collected during the 2005-06 school year is 108,000 cubic yards. If the recycling program is terminated, the cost of diverting recyclable materials through solid waste/refuse services is $1,404,000 (1 08,000 cubic yards x $13.00 per cubic yard). The cost savings to the School Board for recycling in lieu of refuse is $698,000 (108,000 cubic yards x $6.47). The financial impact of the recycling contract is $699,000 annually. The program costs are offset by the savings through recycling.
The recycling program also has an educational outreach component. During the past five years, Broward County staff has trained more than 60,000 students on recycling. During these presentations, students and staff are trained on how to participate in the school’s recycling program and target the value of recycling at home. Broward County staff has also assisted on specific environmental themed projects at Broward schools, including Tradewinds Elementary School’s recent award-winning Disney’s Environmental Challenge program and the Environmental Magnet program at Sawgrass Middle School. Schools participated in the American Recycles Campaign, which resulted in a record 38,000 group pledges from more than 70 schools. Broward County also works with schools to help promote Earth Day each April.
The agreement has been approved as to form by the School Board Attorney. Broward County Government will act on the agreement at their Commission meeting following School Board approval.
The financial impact to The School Board of Broward County, Florida is $699,000 annually. Approximately $467,000 is budgeted in the District’s Waste Management/Utility Account. The remaining $232,000 shall be funded through the District’s Waste Management/Utility Account. There is no additional financial impact to the district for the recycling program.
Requested Action
Approve the agreement with Broward County Government for recycling services from October 1, 2006 through September 31, 2009.
Summary
Broward County Government and The School Board of Broward County, Florida have been collaborating on a comprehensive recycling collection program over the past 14 years. Recyclables are collected by school staff and students and placed into centralized recycling dumpsters located on the campuses. The dumpsters are emptied a minimum of once a week. School classrooms have office and desk side bins throughout the school. The program is one of the largest institutional recycling programs in the country and has garnered numerous awards over the years including U.S. Conference of Mayors, Keep Florida Beautiful, Recycle Florida Today and South Florida ECO Awards. The program targets recyclable paper and cardboard at over 232 schools and administrative facilities.
From 1999-2002 the cost to The School Board of Broward County, Florida for recycling services was $425,000. In June 2002, The School Board of Broward County, Florida’s agreement with Broward County Government increased the annual amount paid to Broward County from $425,000 to $467,000. The cost for recycling services for the school system has remained unchanged at $467,000 through the 2005-06 school year.
On June 6, 2006, The School Board of Broward County, Florida approved a three-month extension of the contract with Broward County to allow the completion of the bid process. Broward County pursued a competitive bid for a new recyclable collection agreement. Broward County released the bid April 2006; the first bid opening found just one bidder, Waste Management Incorporated. Waste Management’s bid was rejected as bid prices ranged from 50 to 60 percent higher than prices currently paid under the interlocal agreement. The bid was restructured, with the overall recycling program split into two routes (north and south sides of I-595). This change was done to encourage additional bidders.
The second bid was put on the street and opened on July 18, 2006. Three firms responded to the bid, Waste Management Inc., Choice Environmental and Ace Disposal Systems, Inc. Of notable absence was Republic Services, the third largest solid waste and recyclables handling company in the United States. The current vendor, Waste Management was determined by Broward County to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The proposed recycling services for the school system have increased from $467,000 to $699,000. However, it is important to note that the $467,000 annual cost has remained unchanged since 2002.
The new proposed Interlocal Agreement with Broward County Government is for a three-year term, October 1, 2006 through September 31, 2009.
The recyclables collected as part of this program are removed from the solid waste stream, which in turn proportionately decreases the volume of solid waste that needs to be collected and disposed of from Broward schools. Even with an increase in recycling collection and processing contract rates, the cost of recycling is still far less expensive than the cost of disposal.
The proposed cost to provide recycling services to The School Board of Broward County, Florida is approximately $6.47 per cubic yard. This cost is significantly lower than the solid waste cost for the same materials. According to the school system’s Office of Energy Conservation and Utility Management, the average cost of solid waste disposal is $13.00 per cubic yard. This $13.00 figure is based on the School Board’s recent bid for solid waste services (Bid No. 26-106-T) for all 32 municipalities. The benchmark for recyclable materials collected during the 2005-06 school year is 108,000 cubic yards. If the recycling program is terminated, the cost of diverting recyclable materials through solid waste/refuse services is $1,404,000 (108,000 cubic yards x $13.00 per cubic yard). The cost savings to the School Board for recycling in lieu of refuse is $698,00 0 (108,000 cubic yards x $6.47). The financial impact of the recycling contract is $699,000 annually. The program costs are offset by the savings through recycling.
The recycling program also has an educational outreach component. During the past five years, Broward County staff has trained more than 60,000 students on recycling. During these presentations, students and staff are trained on how to participate in the school’s recycling program and target the value of recycling at home. Broward County staff has also assisted on specific environmental themed projects at Broward schools, including Tradewinds Elementary School’s recent award-winning Disney’s Environmental Challenge program and the Environmental Magnet program at Sawgrass Middle School. Schools participated in the American Recycles Campaign, which resulted in a record 38,000 group pledges from more than 70 schools. Broward County also works with schools to help promote Earth Day each April.
The agreement has been approved as to form by the School Board Attorney. Broward County Government will act on the agreement at their Commission meeting following School Board approval.
School Board Goals
| Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system. |
Financial Impact
The financial impact to The School Board of Broward County, Florida is $699,000 annually. Approximately $467,000 is budgeted in the District’s Waste Management/Utility Account. The remaining $232,000 shall be funded through the District’s Waste Management/Utility Account. There is no additional financial impact to the district for the recycling program.
Source of Additional Information
Donnie Carter 754 321-2610 Damian Huttenhoff 754 321-2550
Associated File Attachments
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Interlocal Agreement (Files) | |
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Recycling Services Amendment (Files) | |
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Ben Graber Letter (Files) | |
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Updated Recycling Memo (Files) | |
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PartiallyExecuted(PAOS) (Files) |