City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2014 02 25

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Request for Proposals Residential Solid Waste Collection City of Louisville, Colorado Introduction 1. The City of Louisville (City) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for the collection of single-family residential trash (landfill waste), single stream recyclables and compostables. Household participation in the city-wide waste collection program is mandatory with a few exceptions. The one exception to this is those homeowner associations (HOAs) that currently offer their residents curbside waste collection services. Those HOAs may receive an “exemption from participation” and their residents would thus be exempt from the City collection fee. Residents may also opt out of the service, with the City still collecting fees. In this case the contractor will not be compensated for these accounts. Collection fees will be assessed through the City's utility billing system based on account information provided by the contractor, except for those selecting to “opt-out” of service. The City may award a contract as a result of this RFP process. A start date for collection services is to be set by mutual agreement between the City and the contractor, and is anticipated to be August 1, 2014 . Questions may be referred to, and photocopies of this proposal may be obtained from Kurt Kowar, Director of Public Works. Proposals shall be sent to the City of Louisville, Department of Public Works, 749 Main Street, Louisville, CO 80027 in a sealed envelope marked “City of Louisville Waste Collection Proposal” and shall be received by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April xx, 2014 . General Information 2. Demographics 2.1 The City has an estimated population of 19,200 people residing in an approximately 7.8 square mile area. 2013 solid waste collection data (future numbers subject to change): Number of households receiving service: 5200 Annual total landfill tonnage: 3750 Annual total Single Stream Recyclables tonnage: 2000 Annual total Compostables tonnage: 1100 Autumn leaf and yard waste collection (cubic yards): 2400 Commercial and industrial complexes are not part of this request for proposals. City Goals and Objectives 2.2 The City intends to provide curbside pick-up for trash, single stream recyclables and compostables for all single-family residences within the City, and to bill this service as part of the monthly utility bill. The City believes in maintaining a high level commitment to quality customer service. In procuring the services described in this RFP, the City seeks to provide high quality public services that are convenient for the residents. In addition, the City seeks to provide RFP – Residential Solid Waste Collection City of Louisville 10