Legislation Details

File #: 0491-26    Version: 1 Name: Authorization to accept the bid of Machinex Technologies Inc. for RFP-7-2025 to purchase an optical sorter for sortation and recovery of polypropylene plastics (PP) at Lexington’s Materials Recovery Facility, and robotics to improve sortation, quality, an
Type: Resolution Status: First Reading
File created: 6/2/2026 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 6/18/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Authorization to accept the bid of Machinex Technologies Inc. for RFP-7-2025 to purchase an optical sorter for sortation and recovery of polypropylene plastics (PP) at Lexington's Materials Recovery Facility, and robotics to improve sortation, quality, and quantity of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastics. At cost of $1,939,674.00, which is funded via a federal grant. Funds are budgeted. (L0491-26)(Baldon/Martin)
Attachments: 1. 2026 Bluesheet Memo for EPA SWIFER Grant, 2. Machinex (1), 3. Machinex Proposal #3425015_LFUCG_RFP#7-2025_MRF Upgrade - 2026 Update (1), 4. Final Waiver- Lexington Nonavailability Waiver (1), 5. 4Z-03D94724-0 Lexingtion-Fayette Urban County-OMB Form -Notice of Award (1), 6. TRP - LFUCG - PP Grant FINAL Agreement, 7. Resolution 106-2024, 8. RESO 0491-26 Machinex Technologies Inc_ 4927-0098-9874 v.1.pdf

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Authorization to accept the bid of Machinex Technologies Inc. for RFP-7-2025 to purchase an optical sorter for sortation and recovery of polypropylene plastics (PP) at Lexington’s Materials Recovery Facility, and robotics to improve sortation, quality, and quantity of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastics. At cost of $1,939,674.00, which is funded via a federal grant. Funds are budgeted. (L0491-26)(Baldon/Martin)

Summary

Authorization to accept the bid of Machinex Technologies Inc. for RFP-7-2025 to purchase an optical sorter for sortation and recovery of polypropylene plastics (PP) at Lexington’s Materials Recovery Facility, and robotics to improve sortation, quality, and quantity of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastics. At cost of $1,939,674.00, which is funded via a federal grant. Funds are budgeted. (L0491-26)(Baldon/Martin)

Budgetary Implications [select]: Yes/NO

Advance Document Review:

Law: { Select Yes/No, Completed by [Todd Henning, 6/1/2026]}

Risk Management:  {Select Yes/No, Completed by [Official, Date]}

Fully Budgeted [select]: Yes/No/Partial

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Account Number:

3170-303505-0001-71299 - $1,800,000.00
3170-303505-0001-82301 - $100,000.00
3300-303501-0001-71299 - $39,674.00

This Fiscal Year Impact:                     $ 1,939,674.00

Annual Impact: N/A

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Current Balance:

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{COUNCIL CLERK’S OFFICE WILL COMPLETE - Body of resolution or ordinance}