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Commissioners authorize six‑year wind‑down of old waste franchises and direct RFP for modern franchise framework
Summary
The board authorized notice to terminate long‑standing solid‑waste franchise agreements to enable a coordinated countywide process and competitive RFP for a modern franchise framework; commissioners discussed possible investments up to roughly $125 million and a phased procurement approach.
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 1 authorized county staff to begin a process to terminate existing solid‑waste franchise agreements and pursue a modern, coordinated franchise framework with nearby cities.
County staff told the board the county’s current franchise model dates to 1972 and was designed for a much smaller population. The presentation said services have expanded (collection, recycling, organics) and that the county and cities are considering significant infrastructure investment in disposal and diversion facilities. Staff…
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