Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/7/2021
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director/Terri Graham, Development and Environmental Director/Edward Fox, Deputy Development and Environmental Director
Submitted by: Loren Lucas, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering / Environmental / Design Services for New Recycling Facility to be Located Adjacent to Magnolia Landfill
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the attached Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering / Environmental / Design Services for a new recycling facility to be located adjacent to the Magnolia Landfill and authorize the Purchasing Director to advertise the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The Commission approved during the July 6, 2021 meeting to budget $6,600,000.00 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to design, construct, and purchase equipment for a new recycling facility to be located adjacent to the Magnolia Landfill. The Baldwin County Material Recovery Facility Project’s principal purpose is to provide a long-term solution for the recycling needs of Baldwin County, its resident Municipalities, and local businesses. Project objectives also include utilizing locally available sources to fund the development and construction of the project.
The Development and Environmental Director, Terri Graham, has requested that the attached RFQ for engineering / environmental / design services be advertised. Staff recommends the Commission approve the RFQ and authorize the Purchasing Director to advertise it.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 09/07/2021
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Mail RFQ
Additional instructions/notes: N/A