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Commission moves to lower residential pickup bills by approving new vendor bid
Summary
The commission reviewed three bids and moved to accept Bridal Waste Management at $19.95 per customer per month (with potential $8.50 administration fee waiver for direct deposit); staff noted the new contract would take effect in June 2026.
The Lamar County Commission reviewed three bids for residential pickup, billing and fee collection and moved to accept the low bid that county staff presented.
Speaker 4 described the low bid from Bridal Waste Management at $19.95 per customer per month and noted an administration fee of $8.50 that could be waived if customers use direct deposit, yielding a potential quarterly bill around $59.85. Speaker 3 outlined the competing bids for comparison: the next best at $89.55 and the highest at $99.00 (per quarter).
A motion to accept the low bidder was made and seconded; commissioners voiced approval during the roll call. County staff cautioned the contract would not take effect until June 2026 while the current contract remains in place.
Why it matters: The contract would reduce household refuse collection costs and was presented as a measurable savings to taxpayers. Staff noted contractual details, administration fees, and implementation timing that residents should expect.
