Competitive Procurement and Negotiations of a Solid Waste Collection Contract
2007
Client Needs
The City’s solid waste collection contract with the only major hauler in the region was expiring and the hauler offered a short extension. The local landfill and materials recovery facility were owned and operated by the City’s current hauler. The City wanted to conduct a competitive procurement but had limited time, limited hauler options, and limited disposal options. Rates had not been increased since 2003 and were expected to increase significantly. Service data was difficult to obtain.
HF&H Solutions
We drafted the RFP and collection agreement, conducted public outreach meetings, evaluated four proposals, and negotiated contracts with two proposers.
Results
The City received four quality proposals
Increased franchise fee
New AB 939 fee
New refuse vehicle impact reimbursement of $90,000 per year
New hauler agreed to establish a new facility within City limits
Optional used oil and oil filter collection
New residential carts
Site visits to all businesses to promote recycling
Free commercial and multi-family recycling
Free mixed waste processing of at least half of commercial loads
Electronic waste collection and processing
Improved reporting and performance requirements
Improved rate adjustment method, including a mechanism to adjust rates upon the opening of the Mesquite Landfill, if it is used
