April 2012
Regional Joint bid for Solid Waste Disposal
In January, MARC/KCRPC issued a bid on behalf of three cities in Northeast Johnson County, Kan. — Fairway, Roeland Park and Westwood — for solid waste disposal services. The three cities currently have citywide contracts but each one is different and they felt they could receive better bid pricing by combining the coverage area and requirements under one bid.
The scope of work included labor, tools, equipment/containers and transportation necessary for collection of solid waste, yard waste and recyclable materials from residences and municipal buildings. Combined, the cities are seeking services for 5,362 residences. The bid opened in February and two bids were received. The cities are currently evaluating the bids and expect final council approvals in May or June. Initial evaluations show there will be cost savings to residents for the waste disposal services.
Biohazard Medical Waste Disposal Services
MARC/KCRPC issued bids in April on behalf of 12 agencies that are members of Mid-America Regional Council Emergency Response (MARCER) committee. Many agencies had individual contracts with varying term lengths and cost, and prices are increasing significantly.
MARCER surveyed its membership and decided to issue a regional joint bid for this service and asked KCRPC to issue bids and oversee the process. The bid will open April 27 at 12 noon. Agencies will be able to take advantage of the regional contract by piggybacking after the award if the successful bidder agrees to allow cooperative purchasing.
RECENT LOCAL PURCHASES
H-GACBuy Contracts:
Lee's Summit, Mo., purchased a Sewer Equipment of America easement machine for $29,299 from a local dealer, Key Equipment & Supply, under contract SC01-12.
Gladstone, Mo., purchased a Playworld custom play structure (Ahoy Matey) from Playworld Systems, Inc., for $947,418 under contract PR11-10. Installation will be completed by local dealer Fry & Associates, Inc.
Lawrence, Kan., purchased an E-Z Liner pavement striping machine from E-Z Liner for $55,055 under contract SM10-10.
Kansas City, Mo., purchased a Bobcat T630 skid steer loader for $57,330 from Bobcat Company under contract EM06-11. Local dealer K.C. Bobcat in Blue Springs will handle the delivery. The city also purchased two John Deere rotary mowers from Deere & Company for $8,744 under contract GR01-12. Lawn & Leisure of Lee's Summit provided the quote and will handle delivery.
KCRPC Advisory Committee
The committee provides professional government purchasing experience and technical support to the KCRPC. All members of the Advisory Committee must be current members of the Mid-America Council of Public Purchasing. KCRPC invites active agencies to serve on the committee. Please contact us if interested. Current members of the Advisory Committee include cities of Olathe, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Pleasant Hill, and counties of Douglas, Wyandotte, Jackson, Clay and Johnson.
On-site purchasing workshops offered
Did you know that KCRPC offers individual on-site workshops? Your agency can learn how to take advantage of our services, use local contracts and purchase using the H-GAC contracts. Contact KCRPC to schedule your workshop at no cost for your agency.
RE-BIDS AND RENEWAL SCHEDULE
The contract with Cargill De-Icing for road salt and Clearlane is being renewed for one year with no price increase.
The water & wastewater chemical contracts were renewed with Brenntag, Harcros, Kemira and DPC. The city of Kansas City recently joined the contract to purchase chemicals from Kemira. We've also added bulk pricing to Kemira's contract.
The contract for Carhartt outwear has expired and requires re-bidding. We currently have Olathe and Lee's Summit as participants. The re-bid is open to any agencies wishing to participate. Please contact KCPRC this month if interested. The awarded contract will be effective June 17.
If your agency is interested in participating, contact KCRPC.
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