Memorandum 18-022 Fish Grinder Contract

Memorandum 18-022

TO:                         MAYOR BRYAN ZAK & HOMER CITY COUNCIL

CC:                         KATIE KOESTER, CITY MANAGER

FROM:                  BRYAN HAWKINS, PORT DIRECTOR/HARBORMASTER

DATE:                    FEBRUARY 9, 2018

SUBJECT:           AWARDING CONTRACT TO THE ALASKAN FISH FACTORY FOR THE FISH GRINDER OPERATION RFP

The Port and Harbor advertised for proposals for the seasonal operation of the Fish Grinding Facility.  The successful proposer would be contracted to operate and maintain the Fish Waste Grinding Facility during sport/commercial fishing seasons, May 1 to October 20, for a consecutive three years, 2018 to 2020

The request for proposal closed on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 4:30 pm.  One bid was received from Alaskan Fish Factory.

Staff reviewed the single proposal and are in favor of awarding the contract to Alaskan Fish Factory, 800 Fish Dock Road, Homer, Alaska 99603 for the operation and maintenance of the Fish Grinding Facility for CY 2018 to 2020.

Recommendation

Staff recommends City Council award the contract for the operation and maintenance of the Fish Grinding Facility for CY 2018 to end of year, 2020 per the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Homer and Alaskan Fish Factory for calendar years 2018 to 2020.

Fiscal Note:                   Port and Harbor – Fish Grinder: Equipment Maintenance 400-0606-5208