City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #: 21-801 Agenda Date: 1/26/2022
Version: 1 Item #: 5.
Report regarding a resolution amending an existing services agreement with Bigbelly Solar, LLC by an amount of $120,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $270,000 for the lease, software, and installation of ten (10) additional dual-stream trash and recycling receptacles for the South San Francisco downtown, with a term end date of November 3, 2025. (Marissa Garren, Management Analyst I)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the services agreement with Bigbelly Solar, LLC by an amount of $120,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $270,000 for the lease, software, and installation of ten (10) additional dual-stream trash and recycling receptacles for the South San Francisco downtown, with a term end date of November 3, 2025.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In September 2020, the City entered into a services agreement with BigBelly, LLC (“Bigbelly”) for the lease, software, and installation of ten (10) solar-powered, self-compacting, dual-stream receptacles for the South San Francisco downtown area. Installation of these ten units was completed in November 2020 and has been a successful operation due to its self-compacting ability to accept a higher capacity of trash and recycling waste.
The addition of these units to the downtown area aligns with the City’s waste reduction commitment, actively responds to the recycling requirements of reducing plastics pollution and solid waste and positions the City as an innovative leader in the effort against waste challenges. These units have worked efficiently for the public, SSF Scavenger collection staff, and city maintenance staff.
The installation of ten additional Bigbelly units is intended to prevent litter from overflowing receptacles, in addition to improving trash and recycling collection operations within the high-traffic areas of the South San Francisco downtown. Since their installation in 2020, the Bigbelly units have met the following objectives:
· Litter reduction - The units are visible and clearly labeled, which encourages proper disposal for both regular landfill trash and recycling.
· Public-health concerns - Units include a hands-free foot pedal, so users never have to touch the receptacle when disposing trash or recycling items.
· Sustainability impact - These units provide needed opportunities for smart sorting for pedestrians in the downtown. Increasing these recycling opportunities and reducing waste throughout the community are actions identified in both the City’s Climate Action Plan and Strategic Plan. · Advertising of City’s clean initiatives - Two panels on each of the Bigbelly units allow for advertising.
Since the installation of the ten existing units, the City has used these spaces to market the City’s Clean SSF logo and message.
· Maintenance - The Bigbelly units include dual compactors (one for landfill waste and the other for recycling). These dual compactors communicate via SMS to a cloud-based web application called CLEAN, which captures real-time data on bin capacity, operational status, and waste diversion. This City of South San Francisco Page 1 of 2 Printed on 2/17/2022 powered by Legistar™
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File #: 21-801 Agenda Date: 1/26/2022
Version: 1 Item #: 5.
CLEAN, which captures real-time data on bin capacity, operational status, and waste diversion. This provides city maintenance staff with the management tools needed for efficient route scheduling and collection. The Bigbelly units require no collection service by city staff, whereas the previous trash cans were serviced daily. SSF Scavenger collects trash and recycling waste from these units on average twice per week.
· Aesthetic improvement - Staff has received positive feedback regarding the sleeker and more modern design these units bring.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
The installation of ten additional solar-powered Bigbelly units supports Priority Area 3: Quality of Life of the South San Francisco Strategic Plan by building and maintaining a sustainable city with healthy environmental sustainability programs. It also ties into Priority Area 6: Community Connections by communicating city sustainability messages and initiatives on the side panels of these units, such as helping “keep our city clean”.
FISCAL IMPACT
Parking District funding in the amount of $50,000 was approved in the City’s annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Staff has also applied for $16,899 in funding from CalRecycle’s Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22. If approved, this funding will be applied toward these units. Remaining funding needed toward these ten new units will be paid from the City’s Parking District as they will also be placed within the district.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the services agreement with Bigbelly, LLC by an amount of $120,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $270,000 with a term end date of November 3, 2025.
Attachments:
1) Bigbelly locations - Current and Proposed Additional City of South San Francisco Page 2 of 2 Printed on 2/17/2022 powered by Legistar™