Agenda 01-20-2026; 8-j - Purchase of Equipment for Solid Waste Management

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 20, 2026 Action Agenda Item No. 8-j SUBJECT: Purchase of Equipment for Solid Waste Management DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Management ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Quotes from Carolina Environmental Robert Williams, 919-918-4904 Systems & Joe Johnson Equipment Company PURPOSE: To approve and authorize the Orange County Solid Waste Management Department to purchase two (2) pieces of equipment: • Heil PT1000 2027 Freightliner Rear Loader 13YD • Labrie 33 YD Automizer Side Loader BACKGROUND: The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department proposes to purchase two (2) new pieces of equipment to address the continued growth in Recycling collection in Orange County. These two (2) new pieces of equipment will greatly enhance the Department's ability to serve a growing need in the County for effective and efficient Recycling collection; affording the employees with safe, reliable, and updated equipment. The Freightliner Rear loader is priced through Sourcewell Co-Op and will be purchased from Carolina Environmental Systems. The Labrie Side loader is priced through the NC Sheriffs' Association and will be purchased from Joe Johnson Equipment Company. FINANCIAL IMPACT The funding for purchasing this equipment was approved in the prior fiscal year's Capital Investment Plan budget. The total financial impact for the purchase of both pieces of equipment is $677,463 excluding sales tax. The breakdown of cost is as follows: • Heil PT1000 2027 Freightliner Rear Loader 13YD $227,987 • Labrie 33 YD Automizer Side Loader $449,476 ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: • GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION OBJECTIVE 2. Invest in our infrastructure to reduce the environmental impact of the County fleet/facilities and improve safety.