Vote: approved

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48. BIDS AND AWARD FOR QUEEN CREEK LANDFILL CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Approve the solicitation of bids for construction for Queen Creek Landfill Closure Project, Maricopa County Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Project No. QU001, and approve the award to the lowest responsive bidder, provided that the lowest responsive bid does not exceed the engineer’s estimate by 10 percent. Approval of this agenda item will meet the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and EPA/RCRA SubTitle D requirements for landfill closure to start within 180 days of last acceptance of garbage. This project will provide the final placement of soil and grading of the total landfill acreage to comply with the ADEQ approved closure plan. The project will also provide the necessary grading and gas collection system for an overflow parking area located on the Southeast area of the closed landfill for use by the Town of Queen creek. Grading and landscaping of certain additional areas for use by the Town of Queen Creek will be included in the closure project. Any additional costs for requested grading and landscaping will be funded by the Town of Queen Creek. This project will also include grading and installation of retention basins to meet applicable Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan requirements and for Post-Closure maintenance and monitoring. An IGA will be negotiated with the Town of Queen Creek for on-going maintenance requirements and funding for those areas on the landfill specifically designed for use by the Town of Queen Creek. This project will be procured in accordance with the mandate set forth in the Maricopa County Procurement Code, Article 5, and Section 504.This project is located in Supervisorial District 1. (C-91-09-024-5-00)