City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2008 05 27

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2.2 City Goals and Objectives The City intends to provide trash pick-up and curbside recycling for all single-family residences within the City, and to bill this service as part of the monthly utility bill. The City intends to make this along-term service to the residents of the community, with the transition to this service transparent to the customer. The City believes in maintaining a high level of commitment to quality customer service.:[n 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 ser<~ices that help citizens decrease the amount of solid waste sent to landfills and increase waste reduction and recycling practices. • ADD • ADD • ADD 2.3 Reservation of Rights This request for proposals is a solicitation and not an offer to contract. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City further reserves the right to issue clarifications and other directives concerning this requf~st for proposals; to require clarification or further information with respect to any proposal, and to determine the final terms of any contract. Interviews will be required by the City with selected contractors to clarify contractor proposals and to allow for contract negotiations. Acceptance of any proposal will be based upon factors including, but not limited to: costs for service; completeness of proposal; thoroughness of information provided; customer service standards; value added service; and prior successful contractor performance with waste collection systems similar to a scale described hc;rein. 3. Basis of Proposal Proposals submitted will be for the contractor to provide non-exclusive collection services for trash and recyclables within the City limits. Proposals must include, by paragraph numbers, basic information addressing the following: 3.1 Unt•Based Pricing The contractor shall provide a proposal indicating charges for weekly trash removal and removal of recyclables no less than bi-weekly. The price structure shall be unit-based to encourage customers' reduction in trash removal, while maximizing the amount of recyclables processed. At a minimum, the contractor should offer a reduced "waste buster" rate for households that want to be rewarded for practicing waste reduction behavior. The proposal should include the cost for removal of both trash and recycled material. 3.2 Additional Services The Contractor may provide a list of additional services that maybe provided, together with a price list for such services. These services may include but are not limited to: • Bulky item pick-up, • Front door pick-up for physically impaired residents 2