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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
September 8, 2010 CONSENT
Subject: Purchase of Big Belly Solar Powered Trash Compactors
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Michele Mician, Manager, Office of Sustainability
SUMMARY
The City of Palm Springs purchased and installed ten (10) Big Belly solar powered trash
compactors as part of a pilot program that was funded partially through the County's
COLMAC grant program. The purchase of ten (10) additional Big Belly compactors
fulfills the City's match for this grant. By compacting trash, City workers will make fewer
trips to empty bins, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A Big Belly compactor
can compact trash at a five to one ratio. This compacting can eliminate three out of five
trips by City staff to empty the containers. No General Funds will be used for this
purchase.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the purchase of ten (10) Big Belly Solar Powered Trash Compactors from
Waxie Sanitary supply of Thousand Palms, CA a distributor for Big Belly Solar, a sole
source of this product, for $42,956.25 to fulfill the City's grant obligations.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The City received a COLMAC grant in March 2008 and purchased the Big Belly solar
powered trash compactors as part of a pilot program. The purchase of the additional
compactors completes the matching criteria required by the grant agreement.
The Big Belly receptacles are fully enclosed cordless solar powered trash containers
that provide point of disposal trash compaction in much the same manner as a kitchen
trash compactor does. The fully enclosed system design eliminates trash overflow,
hides unsightly trash, controls pests and vectors, and reduces litter. The design also
eliminates any noise that might emanate from the compaction ram. The units do not
require any special equipment to operate or service and are fully compatible with
current operations.
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WAXIEOM
SANITARY SUPPLY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS -- PARKS DEPARTMENT
Attn: Michele Mician--MS Manager
Sanitary Maintenance Supplies Price Proposal
August 18, 2010
WAXIE Sanitary Supply is pleased to present you with the following price proposal for your
review. This proposal replaces any and all previous quotes. These prices are valid for 30
days, at which time they will be subject to manufacturer's increases. Proof of increase will be
provided upon request.
Item# Description U/M Unit Price
—TRASH RECEPTACLES-
SPECIAL BigBelly Trash Receptacles— Basic BigBelly Receptacle EA $3,950.00
ORDER Terra Cotta Panels—Includes Freight
10 ea @
3,950.00= $39,500.00
SUBTOTAL: $39,500.00
TAX(8.75%): $3,456.25
TOTAL: $42,956.25
Should you have any questions, please contact me at(760)272-0581 or via email at
olin er waxie.com.
Thank you,
Jeff Olinger
Senior Account Executive