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Council authorizes contract negotiations with Norland Environmental after RFP review; fee discussion tabled
Summary
Staff ran an RFP for city solid‑waste services and received two responses; after interviews the Committee recommended beginning contract negotiations with Norland Environmental to provide residential service and explore recycling options. Council tabled a separate vote on solid‑waste fees pending contractor discussions.
Staff reported 16 invitations to bid and two responsive proposals for city solid‑waste collection. Norland Environmental and Waste Management each offered service options; Norland proposed multiple cart sizes (32, 64 and 96 gallon) and additional options such as locking carts and commercial cardboard collection.
Committee interviewers recommended Norland Environmental, noting local references and the firm's work with St. Louis County on single‑stream recycling. Norland representatives described steps needed to implement single‑stream recycling countywide and noted options to provide commercial cardboard and keyed/lockable cans to reduce illegal dumping.
On a roll call the council authorized staff to begin contract negotiations with Norland Environmental (motion carried 5–1). Council then tabled the separate agenda item to set new solid‑waste fees until staff completes contractor discussions.
Ending: Staff will enter negotiations with Norland and return negotiated contract terms and a recommended fee structure to council. Council asked staff to confirm fee impacts and options for residents and commercial customers before finalizing rates.
