DEPARTMENT
Real Estate and Asset Management
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24ITB143401C-JNJ, Electronic Equipment Recycling Services with Novus Solutions, LLC (Marietta, GA), to provide pick-up of all salvaged computers and electronic equipment and deliver them to an approved and licensed recycling facility for Fulton County. This is a revenue generating contract. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date or 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: This is a revenue generating contract through which DREAM will coordinate and manage the collection of salvaged electronic equipment from all County Departments. The County is subject to EPA, Federal, state of Georgia, Georgia D.O.T, OSHA, and Fulton County environmental regulations, and this contract allows the County to adhere to those regulations.
Scope of Work: The Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to:
1. The contractor shall provide all transportation services, storage containers, materials, equipment, technical and management support, personnel required to perform the services requested by the County.
2. All computers and electronic equipment shall be picked up by the Contractor and delivered to an approved and licensed recycling facility. At the facility, the computers shall be disassembled, reclaimed, and prepared for marketing as raw materials in a manner that constitutes recycling as defined by and in strict adherence and compliance with EPA, Federal, state of Georgia, Georgia D.O.T, OSHA, Fulton County environmental regulations, and all applicable federal, state, and local governmental entities. All recycling services shall meet and comply with all standards of EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
3. Recycling Bidder must be certified by either Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) or e-stewards. Additionally, contractor must be ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified. Copy of certification is required with submittal of bid.
4. The following items are some examples of electronic equipment scrap that will be discarded:
* Computers
* Laptops
* Computer Monitors
* Keyboards
* Mice
* Scanners
* Printers
* Hard Drives
* Tape Drives
* Fax Machines
* Calculators
5. Fulton County's IT Department will remove all hard drives from all salvaged computers delivered to the Surplus Warehouse.
Community Impact: This contract benefits the community by reducing environmental pollution from hazardous materials such as lead and mercury, conserving valuable natural resources, and promoting a circular economy by recovering materials for new products.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval.
Project Implications: This service not only generates a revenue stream for the County, but it also allows the County to contribute to overall environmental health and safety.
Community Issues/Concerns: None that the Department is aware.
Department Issues/Concerns: If this renewal contract is not approved, the Department will not be able to provide electronic equipment recycling services with revenue generation for Fulton County.
CONTRACT MODIFICATION
CURRENT CONTRACT HISTORY
BOC ITEM
DATE
DOLLAR AMOUNT
Original Award Amount
24-0698
11/6/24
Revenue Generating
1st Renewal
Revenue Generating
Total Revised Amount
Revenue Generating
CONTRACT & COMPLIANCE INFORMATION (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $Revenue generated
Prime Vendor: NOVUS Solutions, LLC
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Marietta, GA
County: Cobb County
Prime Value: $Revenue generated
Total Contract Value: $Revenue generated
Total M/FBE Value: $-0-
EXHIBITS ATTACHED
Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement
Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation
Exhibit 3: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form
CONTACT INFORMATION (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Joseph N. Davis, Director, Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, (404) 612-3772
CONTRACT ATTACHED
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Yes
PREVIOUS CONTRACTS
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Yes
TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE
Original Approved Amount:
Revenue Generating
Previous Adjustments:
$0.00
This Request:
Revenue Generating
TOTAL:
Revenue generating
FISCAL IMPACT / FUNDING SOURCE
Funding Line 1:
Revenue will be deposited into 100-520-2706-6070: General, Real Estate and Asset Management, Revenue
KEY CONTRACT TERMS
Start Date:
1/1/2026
End Date:
12/31/2026
Cost Adjustment:
Renewal/Extension Terms:
One renewal option remains
OVERALL CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE RATING:
CPR MEMO- NOVUS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
Report Period Start:
Report Period End:
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