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Public works outlines options for countywide solid‑waste RFP; commissioners direct staff to bid multiple service scenarios
Summary
Hendry County Public Works presented draft terms for a new solid‑waste franchise RFP and commissioners directed staff to solicit bids that compare multiple service levels and contract options.
Shane Parker, Hendry County Public Works director, presented a list of recommended parameters and open questions for a request for proposals to select the county’s franchise hauler for solid waste and recycling collection in the unincorporated area.
Parker sought direction on 15 key items so staff can finalize the RFP. Commissioners agreed on several points by consensus and directed staff to solicit bids that allow the board to evaluate alternate service levels and contract structures.
Major topics discussed and the guidance recorded in the meeting included:
- Service district: commissioners favored keeping a single service district covering the unincorporated county rather than splitting north and south.
- Contract term: commissioners agreed to a shorter tested structure and expressed support for an initial five‑year term with a single five‑year renewal option (a 5 + 5…
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