Agenda Item
iii. Extension of RFQ 21-752-036 Disposal of Hazardous Waste Services Ratification and Approval (Year 1 of 4) for a not to exceed amount of $95,000 (revised 10.14.2022)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Richard H. Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education ratify and approve the contract extension for RFQ 21-752-036 for Disposal of Hazardous Waste Services to Clean Earth, for an additional year in the not to exceed amount of $95,000.
Why: This request is a contract extension for Clean Earth to provide efficient service and quality performance while reducing costs. This request extends the agreement for an additional year through August 25, 2023.
Details: On August 26, 2021, Clean Earth (formerly MKC Enterprises-A Clean Earth Company) was awarded as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the segregation, packing, transport, and disposal of waste for the DeKalb County School District. The request for quote was less than $100,000, therefore did not require Board approval. On October 18, 2021, the Board of Education approved the revision of Board Policy DJE to require Board approval for any Independent Contractor Agreements with a total cost of $50,000 or more.
This recommendation is for the first of four one-year (1-year) contract renewal options. Clean Earth is located at 5864 New Peachtree Road, Doraville, GA 30340.
Financial impact: The total contract amount for these services in the amount not to exceed $95,000 will be allocated from the General Fund Budget, Hazmat/Abatement (100.2600.541001.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000).
Contact: Mr. Richard H. Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478
Effective: Upon Board Approval.
Status: Approved by General Counsel.
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
On August 26, 2021, DeKalb County School District awarded RFQ 21-752-036 to Clean Earth (formerly MKC
Enterprises-A Clean Earth Company), for the segregation, packing, transport, and disposal of waste, for an
initial one-year term with four (4) one-year options to renew subject to Board approval on a year-to-year
basis. The request for quote amount was less than $100,000, therefore did not require Board approval.
On October 18, 2021, the Board of Education approved the revision of Board Policy DJE to require Board
approval for any Independent Contractor Agreements with a total cost of $50,000 or more.
This agenda item seeks the Board of Education approval for the first of four (4) one-year (1-year) contract
renewal options.