Agenda Item Name:
Title
Exclusive Franchise for the Collection of Residential and Commercial Solid Waste
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Presenter:
Gus Olmos. 352.548.1282
Description:
Presentation on the Scope of Work for the Exclusive Franchise for the Collection of Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Request for Proposals.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
1. Receive presentation and provide direction to staff
2. Approve the Scope of Work for an Exclusive Franchise for the Collection of Residential and Commercial Solid Waste
3. Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Exclusive Franchise for the Collection of Residential and Commercial Solid WasteEnd
Prior Board Motions:
October 25, 2020: Approve the Displacement of Commercial Haulers and notify commercial haulers of County’s intent to initiate displacement process.
December 8, 2020: Authorize staff to work on a 5-year no cost extension with WCA and extend the commercial displacement so it will align with the 5-year extension and that we also direct staff to investigate the best procurement vehicle for an exclusive franchise for the collection of residential and commercial solid waste.
July 13, 2021: (1) Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for an exclusive franchise for the collection of residential and commercial solid waste. The commercial portion would be effective in 2023 and the residential in 2026, and (2) Receive presentation on the general outline of services for the exclusive franchise for residential and commercial solid waste collection services and approve measures necessary to provide services.
August 10, 2021: Approval of 8th Amendment to the Agreement with WCA for the collection of residential solid waste. The Amendment extended the agreement to October 1, 2026.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The collection of curbside solid waste is funded through a non-ad valorem assessment.End
Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
Environment
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Background:
On July 13, 2021, the Board instructed staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for The Exclusive Franchise for the Collection of Residential and Commercial Solid Waste. This presentation will outline the commercial and residential services provided under the proposed Scope of Work and highlight the changes from current practices.
As directed by the Board, the Exclusive Franchise for the Collection of Residential and Commercial Solid Waste will be implemented in two phases. Phase I, the commercial collection, will be effective on October 1, 2023, to coincide with the displacement of the existing commercial solid waste haulers. The displacement of the commercial solid waste haulers was approved by the Board on October 25, 2022. Phase II, the residential collection, will be effective October 1, 2026, to coincide with the end of our existing agreement with GFL Environmental.