Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Appliance Recycling Area Improvements at the Yolo County Central Landfill. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/de la Cruz-Ta)

The landfill has offered appliance (often termed white goods) recycling services for decades. The current location becomes very congested during periods of high customer use and conflicts with other recycling activities and the reuse facility. The division worked with one if its consultants, Geosyntec Consultants, to design a new area for appliances to be dropped off and recycled.   This project includes a reinforced concrete slab for long term durability and drainage piping and drainage filters to improve and treat runoff before it is discharged into the facilities existing storm drainage ditch. The relocation to the north of the scale house will also allow better access and traffic flow during periods of high customer volume.  Construction is anticipated to begin in Summer 2023 and be complete in Fall 2023.

The construction cost estimate for the project is $970,680, which includes a 20 percent contingency.  Fees collected on the various appliances collected for recycling will pay for this improvement.

County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form.

Project will be advertised on Bidsync.com for competitive bidding. The competitive bid process will be completed in accordance with State law. Bids will be opened and read publicly at the Department of Community Services-Division of Integrated Waste Management. A contract may only be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.