Item Description:
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Approve two agmts to provide deconstruction services, 03/05/24-12/31/25, combined total NTE $650,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement PR00005975 with Better Futures Minnesota to provide deconstruction services during the period of March 5, 2024 through December 31, 2025, with a not to exceed amount of $400,000, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on the behalf of Hennepin County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Agreement PR00005976 with the Birch Group to provide deconstruction services during the period of March 5, 2024 through December 31, 2025, with a not to exceed amount of $250,000, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on the behalf of Hennepin County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Manager may:
* Extend the Agreement(s) up to an additional three-years (three - one (1) year extension options if mutually agreed upon); and
* Increase the Agreement amount, as necessary.
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Background:
Deconstruction agreements with Better Futures Minnesota and the Birch Group continue the county's support of deconstruction to divert building materials from landfills. Deconstruction, a building removal technique, systematically dismantles a structure to maximize the recovery of materials for reuse and recycling. This method removes materials like fixtures, cabinets, windows, flooring and wood framing intact for reuse.
Both Better Futures Minnesota and the Birch Group prioritize those who are facing employment barriers. The county has worked with Better Futures Minnesota since 2011 to support its mission of diverting materials from landfill and providing housing and employment support to recently incarcerated men. Better Futures Minnesota provides job training and support services for primarily ...
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