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Poulsbo weighs hiring procurement consultant as it considers outsourcing solid‑waste service

Poulsbo City Council · November 12, 2025
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Summary

Council heard a staff proposal to hire Bin There Consulting for $45,000 to run a one‑year competitive procurement for a potential move from in‑house solid‑waste collection to outsourced service; staff said a contract, equipment timing and a short resident survey are part of the process.

Poulsbo — Facing rising solid‑waste costs, Poulsbo staff asked the City Council on Nov. 12 to support hiring a procurement consultant to design and manage a competitive process for a possible transition from in‑house collection to an external provider.

Diane (public‑works/engineering staff) said the city completed a financial evaluation earlier in the year with scenarios that included no rate increase, a one‑time 25% increase, and an 11.5% annual increase over…

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