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a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or their designee to execute Renewal and Amendment No. 1 to the Direct Service Provider Agreement with Atlas Organics CU11, LLC, to extend the term for a new term of May 4, 2023 through December 31, 2026; and
b. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or their designee to approve up to two future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or their designee to execute Renewal and Amendment No. 1 to the Direct Service Provider Agreement with Atlas Organics CU11, LLC, to extend the term for a new term of May 4, 2023 through December 31, 2026; and
b. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or their designee to approve up to two future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY:
The County of Monterey (County) and Atlas Organics CU11, LLC (Atlas Organics) entered into a Direct Services Agreement (Agreement) to incentivize residents and Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (SVSWA) rate payers (Public Purchasers) to acquire recovered organic waste products, which will ensure the County remains in compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 14, sections 18993.1 through 18993.4 (“SB 1383 Regulations”).
DISCUSSION:
The Direct Services Agreement between the County of Monterey, a member of the SVSWA, and Atlas Organics, executed on May 3, 2024, was established to encourage residents and Public Purchasers to obtain recovered organic waste products in the form of finished compost or mulch from Atlas Organics.
Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) requires counties to annually procure recovered organic waste products based on a per-capita target. The County meets this requirement through a direct service provider. Under this Agreement, Atlas Organics facilitates compliance with SB 1383 by offering ...
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