Contract Services

City of Livermore

Collection and Processing Procurement (2008)

Project Description

The City of Livermore’s franchise agreement includes solid waste, recyclables, and organics collection services as well as recyclables and organics processing services. The agreement was scheduled to expire in 2010. The City was interested in soliciting proposals for services commencing July 1, 2010. As part of the procurement process, the City wanted to expand the diversion activities to support the City’s 75% diversion goal.

HF&H Solution

HF&H managed Livermore’s competitive contractor selection process. Our services began with a planning phase focused on assisting the City with developing a vision for increasing diversion to 75%. HF&H and the City were determined to meet this goal through franchise programs as well as identifying other non-franchise diversion program options such as increasing construction and demolition debris and self haul diversion.  The planning process also included development of a strategy for soliciting and evaluating proposals and defining terms and conditions. After the planning phase, we prepared an RFP, drafted the franchise agreement (which includes recyclables and organics processing services), evaluated proposals, assisted in the selection of the contractor and negotiated the final franchise agreement. 

Project Results

As a result of the procurement process, the City solicited three high-quality proposals for consideration. The final agreement included the following enhancements:

• Residential customers received larger recycling carts, curbside collection of phones and batteries, and a hauler-sponsored “re-use” exchange program,
• Multi-family recycling customers received recycling carts and recycling technical assistance at no additional charge,
• Commercial received recycling and food scraps/organic carts at no additional charge. Commercial customers also received higher rate discounts for organics bin collection service.
• Drop box customers received a new rate structure focused on waste reduction and recycling. The new drop box rates charge customers on a per-ton basis, rather than per-cubic yard basis.