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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-200 and award a contract to Homeboy Recycling, a California social purpose corporation, dba Homeboy Electronics Recycling, of Los Angeles, CA, for providing technology waste services at no cost and disposal services of Electronic Waste to the City of Long Beach except for loose alkaline batteries, loose rechargeable batteries, and certified hard drive destruction, in a total amount not to exceed $30,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Homeboy Recycling, a California social purpose corporation, dba Homeboy Electronics Recycling (Homeboy), of Los Angeles, CA, for providing technology waste services at no cost and disposal services of Electronic Waste (E-Waste).
The Technology and Innovation Department’s (TI) Asset Management Team oversees and coordinates the disposal of technology-related assets (end-of-life equipment from fiscal year asset replacements, irreparable and irreplaceable devices, etc.), peripherals, and components. TI will coordinate with City of Long Beach (City) departments for the disposal of E-Waste to ensure technology-related assets are appropriately retired. E-Waste must be disposed of in accordance with all federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
The volume of E-Waste varies annually and cannot be forecasted. The Request for Proposals (RFP) for this engagement estimated that qualified vendors must be able to collect and dispose of approximately three to four (3-4) pallets of E-Waste per month and coordinate bulk pick-up on an as-needed basis at City satellite facilities. In the event the vendor sells City-provided E-Waste, the City shal...
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