SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the purchase of replacement parts sorely needed for the Solid Waste Department - Materials Recycling Facility (MFR) from Machinex Technologies, Inc. from High Point, N.C. in the amount not to exceed $111,146.45. The replacement of these parts is vital for the operations of the City-owned Recycling Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at the Solid Waste Department. Machinex Technologies, Inc. is the sole source vendor of these replacement parts. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City-owned Recycling Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) serves the residential and commercial recycling programs. The objective is to protect the city from operational inefficiencies, align incentives toward maximizing commodity recovery and restore the facility to optimal performance, regulatory compliance, high quality bale production and cost control.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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The purchase of these replacement parts is essential for the operations of the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). Is it recommended that the purchases be approve.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Solid Waste Fund
Account #: 556
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available under 556-2560-535-9001.