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Council approves $11.35 million not‑to‑exceed contract to build regional materials‑recovery system

5425467 · June 18, 2025
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The City of Grand Junction authorized a not‑to‑exceed $11,348,511 design‑build procurement with Bulk Handling Systems for optical sorting equipment at a new regional materials‑recovery facility.

The Grand Junction City Council authorized a procurement to install an optical sorting and advanced materials‑recovery system in a city‑owned MRF, approving staff to negotiate and execute a design‑build contract not to exceed $11,348,511 with Bulk Handling Systems (BHS).

City Chief Financial Officer Jay Valentine and Interim General Services Director Jared Timothy briefed council on the proposed facility at 36532 Road (the former Halliburton site), which the city acquired in April. The facility will receive curbside and drop‑off recyclables on the southern “tip” floor, route material across automated belts with optical and AI‑driven…

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