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License & Franchise committee recommends Republic proposal after limited bidder response
Summary
Committee reported seven companies requested packets for the city's garbage contract but only two returned proposals; the committee recommended the Republic proposal citing cost, recycling services and truck-size concerns.
At the Jan. 20 council meeting Alderman Johnson reported on the Dec. 3 License & Franchise Committee meeting, which reviewed proposals for the city's garbage-collection contract.
Seven companies requested bid packets but only two returned proposals, the committee noted. Committee discussion focused on cost, recycling services, truck sizes, potential road damage and bulk pickup policies. After review, the committee recommended moving forward with the Republic proposal to provide waste and recycling services.
Alderman Johnson summarized the committee's deliberations and said the recommendation will move to the full council and administration for next steps; no final contract award was recorded at the Jan. 20 council meeting.
