McCall delays recycling/composting RFP after contract timeline discovered

City planning and public‑works reports presented to the McCall City Council show the current Lakeshore solid waste contract remains in force until 2028, prompting staff to withdraw a recently issued recycling and composting request for proposals and to plan a reissue of the RFP next year.

Councilor Julie (last name in transcript: Thrower) highlighted public interest in the future of waste management and asked staff whether the RFP was being delayed. Community Development staff confirmed that Lakeshore’s contract does not expire until 2028, and said the city intends to reissue an updated RFP—likely in January of the following year—to give potential providers ample time to respond and to allow the city to evaluate proposals for expanded services. Staff also said they have been providing courtesy notices to interested parties and that further outreach will occur as the city refines its scope and scheduling.

Councilors thanked staff for the update; no formal vote was required for the procedural change. The staff update also included a request that the city consider additional services during the next procurement cycle and to provide ample lead time for providers to plan service changes.