Discussion and possible action to approve a modification after award to Annual Contract - Bid No. 2023-18 “Refuse Collection” awarded to Trashco, LTD., due to solid waste rate fee increases by the City of Laredo in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 262.030 (Modification after Award) and to further authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: After award of refuse collection bid, the City of Laredo increased the solid waste rate fees, which will be increased in increments during the next four (4) years effective November 6, 2022. Total impact to original award is 13% fee increase to all bid pricing submitted by Trashco per location being serviced.
Solution:Consider accepting the modification after award but before execution, as permitted by State procurement law.
Result:Finalize the execution of contract with the approved modification to bid pricing if approved by Commissioners Court. Pricing will be in place until September 30, 2023.