Agenda Report
Fullerton City Council
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2026
TO: CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SUBMITTED BY: STEPHEN BISE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
PREPARED BY: JEROME JOAQUIN, ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
OLIVIA MARTINEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
SUBJECT: $114,292.95 PURCHASE ORDER FOR RECYCLING AND WASTE CONTAINERS FOR SENATE BILL 1383 COMPLIANCE
SUMMARY
Staff requests City Council authorize a $114,292.95 change order with CleanRiver to purchase indoor office recycling and waste containers to meet Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Organic Waste Collection Services requirements. This request represents the second phase of the Centralized Waste Collection Program.
PROPOSED MOTION
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to issue $114,292.95 change order to CleanRiver and execute documents necessary to procure indoor recycling and waste containers.
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
Approve the Proposed Motion
Other options brought by City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Proposed Motion.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
None.
PRIORITY POLICY STATEMENT
This item matches the following Priority Policy Statements:
Fiscal and Organizational Stability
Infrastructure and City Assets.
FISCAL IMPACT
This item does not generate General Fund impact or require additional appropriation. The Phase Two Centralized Waste Collection Program recycling and waste containers cost $114,292.95. The City has a $25,304.91 credit from Phase One that would lower the Phase Two implementation total to $88,988.04. Staff would purchase these containers through the FY 23-24 Beverage Container Recycling City / County Payment Program Grant and the FY 22-23 SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program in the Grants Fund (Fund 32). The City would use Refuse Fund (Fund 46) for the remaining balance.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1383 in September 2016, setting methane emission reduction targets that divert organic waste disposal from landfills. The legislation requires cities and counties to provide organic waste collection services for organic waste generators including City facilities.
The City implemented SB 1383 Organic Waste Collection goals in two phases. Phase One provided indoor office recycling and waste containers to select City departments. Phase Two would supply containers to remaining City facilities, including the Fullerton airport, City Hall, Fire Stations 1 through 6, the Fullerton Community Center, Hunt Library, the Public Works Yard and the Fullerton Police Department. The City would purchase 112 recycling and waste containers for these locations. the City may need to implement a third program phase if the City becomes mandated to provide recycling and waste containers to lessees.
City Council approved the Phase One rollout on February 6, 2024 awarding $102,975.87 to CleanRiver, funded through two CalRecycle grants. CalRecycle eligibility changes removed SB 1383 grant coverage for the trash stream, requiring refuse funds to complete Phase One and Two. Staff projected Phase Two to cost $67,763. However, CPI adjustments and additional containers have increased costs beyond the initial projection.
The City elected to utilize cooperative purchasing to proceed with Phase Two and streamline the waste container procurement process in accordance with City of Fullerton Purchasing Policy, Administrative Policy 4.1.2 Section IV.D, which allows an exemption to the Open Market process when participating in an established governmental “Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.” Cooperative purchasing is “Procurement conducted by, or on behalf of, one or more Public Procurement Units” as defined by the American bar Association Model Procurement Code for State and Local Governments. The agreement allows cities to procure goods and services through pre-negotiated and priced cooperative agreements with vendors without going to formal bid.
Staff recommends purchasing the Phase Two waste containers from CleanRiver for $114,292.95 through U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Contract No. 47QSWA23D0052. GSA is a cooperative purchasing agency used by all government sectors to streamline the government procurement process and competitively solicit bids for various products and services, establishing predetermined pricing for governmental agencies. Staff procured initial waste containers with CleanRiver in the project Phase One. Continued purchasing recycling equipment with CleanRiver ensures continuity of services and enhanced compliance with state laws.
Staff reviewed the CleanRiver GSA Pricing and determined they offer competitive rates and services. A $25,304.91 credit from Phase One would apply to Phase Two reducing Phase Two implementation $88,988.04. CleanRiver waste containers come with additional services such as custom posters and graphics, implementation assistance for effective performance and statistical results and benefits reports. CleanRiver offers a 10% discounted rate on their products. Staff research revealed CleanRiver offers a lower rate compared to other companies and provides additional services not offered by other companies.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Statement of Account
Attachment 2 – CleanRiver Quote
cc: Interim City Manager Eddie Manfro
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