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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BOARD MEMORANDUM /5 7 lv Date: April 1, 2015 To: Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator From: Vincent Burke, P.E., Director of Utility Service Prepared By: Himanshu H. Mehta, P.E., Managing Director, Solid Waste Disposal District j . ��. Subject: Franchise Agreement with Waste Management for Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS: On March 18, 2015, the Indian River County (IRC) Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Board awarded the Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection Franchise Agreement to Waste Management, Inc. of Florida (Waste Management) to provide subscription, once -a -week, carted solid waste collection in Unincorporated IRC as well as carted single stream recycling throughout IRC starting October 1, 2015. The award was based on a competitive procurement process through the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP). The Board authorized issuance of the RFP which was released on January 6, 2015. The current franchise agreements with Republic Services of Florida, L.P. and Waste Management expire on September 30, 2015. Proposals were received from Advanced Disposal Services, Republic Services of Florida, Waste Management, and Waste Pro of Florida on February 20, 2015. A Special Call Meeting was held on March 18, 2015 to obtain public input, discuss various service options and award RFP#2015023. After the Special Call Meeting, staff and our consultant, Kessler Consulting, Inc., updated the draft franchise agreement that was included in the RFP, met with Waste Management staff to finalize the agreement which is presented to the Board for final approval. ANALYSIS: Starting October 1, 2015, all residents of Unincorporated Indian River County and residents of the City of Fellsmere who subscribe to garbage collection will receive a 95 -gallon cart from Waste Management. The carted garbage collection will improve efficiency, reduce worker injuries, create Tess litter and eliminate the "sticker" program. The new rate for once -a -week garbage collection is $9.68 per month which is a 35% decrease from the current rate of $14.98 per month. In order to increase subscription service, Waste Management will be offering a 10% discount off the first quarter invoice to all residents who sign up for service between October 1 and October 31, 2015. Also, starting October 1, 2015, all residents of Indian River County will have a convenient and user- friendly way to recycle with Single Stream Recycling. Waste Management will deliver a 65 -gallon cart with wheels and a lid that provides increased capacity and a smaller footprint than the current two blue bins. This will help increase participation and increase tonnages. The new single stream recycling rate is $2.55 per month which will be paid through the non -ad valorem assessment. SWDD Agenda - Franchise Agreement with Waste Management for Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection Page 1