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Agmt PR00007377 with Bridging, Inc., 09/01/25-12/31/27, NTE $35,000 and Agmt PR00007376 with Certified Recycling LLC, 09/01/25-12/31/27, NTE $160,000
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PR00007377 with Bridging, Inc. for collection and reuse services for furniture and household goods during the period of September 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with a not to exceed amount of $35,000, and Agreement PR00007376 with Certified Recycling LLC for collection and recycling services for furniture and household goods during the period of September 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with a not to exceed amount of $160,000; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Minnesota State Statute requires metro counties achieve a 75% recycling rate by 2030, and the county's Zero Waste Plan aims to achieve 90% diversion from landfills and incinerators. A new county initiative advances two of the highest impact zero-waste actions: Expand collection and drop-off options for reusable and hard-to-recycle items and ensure that every person has equitable access to zero-waste tools.
The county plans to collaborate with cities and other partners to host events that collect furniture and household goods. The county has successfully coordinated reuse collection events in the past focused on building materials. Following that model for the collection of furniture and household goods will build on best practices.
Staff proposes to contract with Bridging, Inc. to collect and reuse donated items. Bridging is a nonprofit that helps people transition to stable housing by providing them with essential furniture and household goods to furnish their homes. Certified Recycling, LLC proposes to collect an...
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