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Kodiak Island Borough staff propose two-year extension of recycling contract; assembly asks solid-waste advisory board for input
Summary
Staff recommended a two-year extension of the Threshold Services Inc. recycling contract to align its end date with the borough's solid waste contract. Assembly members asked staff to consult the Solid Waste Advisory Board and sought more information before taking action.
Manager Williams told the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly on Feb. 27 that the contract with Threshold Services Inc. for recycling services is set to expire June 30, 2025, and staff proposes a two-year extension through June 30, 2027.
"The current contract with Threshold Services Inc. is set to conclude on 06/30/2025. All available extension options outlined in the existing agreement have been utilized. Staff is proposing an extension of the contract for an additional 2 years, extending the term through 06/30/2027," Manager Williams said.
Williams said aligning the recycling contract with the borough’s solid waste contract would support strategic planning and coordination between service providers. He reported Threshold had agreed to a two-year extension and that the borough would prepare an RFP for recycling services.
Assembly members asked about contractor performance and public involvement. When asked if there had been complaints, staff said they were not aware of issues; one staff speaker said "people that recycle really enjoy the ability to be able to recycle. We haven't heard any complaints about the recycling program at all." Several assembly members urged staff to obtain input from the Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB) before finalizing an extension.
Assemblymember Sherritt said SWAB members "hardly ever showed up" in recent years and recommended stronger engagement with that advisory body if the contract is renewed. Assemblymember Johnson and others asked staff to solicit SWAB feedback; Sherritt and another member called for the advisory board's input before proceeding.
The assembly did not take a formal vote during the discussion. Manager Williams said staff would seek advice from the Solid Waste Advisory Board and that the extension option provides an "easy button" for aligning contract schedules but that the borough also has other procurement options, including issuing an RFP for recycling separately or bundling recycling with the future solid-waste RFP.
No final award or extension was approved at the Feb. 27 meeting; assembly members signaled a preference to consult the Solid Waste Advisory Board and revisit the item.
