Agenda 01-16-24; 8-k - Contract Award to CRTS, Inc. for Design and Build of Two (2) Custom 48-Foot Tipper Trailers

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 16, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 8-k SUBJECT: Contract Award to CRTS, Inc. for Design and Build of Two (2) Custom 48-Foot Tipper Trailers DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Contract with Attachment 1 Robert Williams, 919-918-4904 PURPOSE: To approve a contract for the purchase of two (2) 48-foot tipper trailers with a specialized swing door for tipping to allow for the efficient transport and disposal of tires at the County's contracted tire recycling facility. BACKGROUND: Solid Waste contracts with a private business for the recycling of tires. The County hauls the tires to the facility and currently uses a walking floor trailer that is not suitable for the weight of the tires. A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued seeking bids to design and build appropriate trailers for the hauling and tipping of tires. Three bids were received, and CRTS, Inc. was the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total cost of the two trailers is $129,756 with funds coming from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Orange County Social Justice Goals associated with this item. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact is associated with this item: • ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION Initiate policies and programs that: 1) conserve energy; 2) reduce resource consumption; 3) increase the use of recycled and renewable resources; and 4) minimize waste stream impacts on the environment. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the contract to purchase two (2) 48-foot tipper trailers from CRTS, Inc. and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract.