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Kingston board debates timeline for new solid-waste contract; committee and vendors differ on schedule
Summary
Select Board and Solid Waste & Recycling Committee discussed timing for issuing an RFQ to replace the town'''s trash contract, with committee members and vendors recommending 12'''18 months lead time while other officials urged moving sooner to avoid a repeat of past contract pressures.
Kingston'''s Select Board and Solid Waste & Recycling Committee debated when to issue a request for proposals for the town'''s next solid-waste contract, with committee members urging a lead time of roughly 12'''18 months and some board members pressing for an earlier procurement schedule to avoid last-minute supply and pricing problems.
Committee members and two vendors who met with town representatives told the board that acquiring collection trucks and equipment can take 12 to 18 months under normal conditions, and up to 24 months in strained supply conditions. The committee…
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