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Council discusses solid-waste hauling contract with longtime vendor, refers matter to committee
Summary
City staff reported the five-year solid-waste hauling contract with Vans — the city's hauler for about 30 years — expires at year-end. Council members discussed negotiating a short interim agreement, drafting an RFP, and asked the solid waste committee to develop recommendations on services and contract length.
City staff told the council that the city’s current five-year solid-waste hauling agreement with Vans expires at the end of the year and that Vans has been the city’s hauler for roughly 30 years. The council discussed whether to negotiate directly with Vans, issue a request for proposals (RFP), or use a short interim contract to confirm promised service improvements.
Staff said the city historically negotiated directly with the hauler and did not go out for competitive bids on the service. Multiple council members…
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