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Rice County approves purchase of recycling carts, landfill compactor, replacement trucks and elevator repair
Summary
The board approved procurement items including 840 recycling carts ($37,758), a BOMAG landfill compactor ($868,253 after trade‑in) with a five‑year service agreement, two replacement trucks for Planning & Zoning, and an elevator controller replacement at the law enforcement center ($73,125.12).
Rice County commissioners approved several capital purchases and service agreements during the March 24 meeting.
Environmental Services reported the low quote from Cascade Engineering for 840 64‑gallon single‑sort recycling carts priced at $37,758; the board approved the purchase.
For solid‑waste operations, staff requested and the board approved purchase of a BOMAG landfill compactor through RMS for $868,253 after trade‑in, and authorized staff to enter a preventive maintenance service agreement billed monthly over five years. Commissioners questioned typical service life and whether a service agreement is cost‑effective; staff replied major warranties typically expire around five years and maintenance logistics favor vendor agreements. Funding for the compactor and service was identified as the Waste Management Enterprise Fund.
Planning & Zoning received approval to replace two vehicles (one totaled; one declared surplus). Staff said local dealers could not match the low quotes and turnaround time was longer; the board approved the replacements.
Facilities requested replacement of an obsolete elevator controller at the law enforcement center under the Minnesota state contract with Otis Elevator Company. The fiscal impact was $73,125.12 from the capital outlay budget, and the board approved the repair and service proposal.
Staff will finalize purchase orders and execute contracts consistent with state and county procurement policies.
