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Cusseta‑Chattahoochee County accepts GFL low bid, moves forward with exclusive solid‑waste contract
Summary
The county accepted GFL's low bid for residential and commercial solid‑waste collection and reviewed the contractor's draft agreement, which sets a $20 monthly residential rate (95‑gallon cart), a 1,300‑unit minimum and a 10% county rebate on commercial dumpsters.
The Unified Government of Cusseta‑Chattahoochee County approved acceptance of GFL's low bid for countywide residential and commercial solid‑waste collection during its July 2 meeting. Commissioner Damon Hoyte moved to accept the proposal; Commissioner Timothy Biddle seconded and the vote was unanimous.
The meeting record includes the contractor's proposed agreement (included in the minutes packet). Key terms in the contract: an exclusive countywide collection franchise for an initial three‑year term beginning Sept. 1, 2024; a minimum service base of 1,300 residential units; a 95‑gallon rollout cart for each residential customer; a residential rate listed in Exhibit A as $20.00 per month per 95‑gallon cart; an extra‑cart rate listed as $14.00 per month; and a 10% rebate to the county on commercial dumpster billing (the contract gives the example of a $90 dumpster fee producing a $9 monthly rebate to the county).
The contract sets collection hours (not before 6:00 a.m. and not after 7:00 p.m.) and requires hauling to a permitted Subtitle D municipal solid‑waste landfill or transfer station, with tipping fees borne by the contractor. It also contains routine procurement and performance terms (insurance, indemnity, non‑discrimination, force majeure) and formula language to adjust residential fees if disposal tipping fees change (the contract uses a 199‑pounds per unit per month baseline for residential adjustments).
Procedurally, commissioners also reviewed an addendum and extension language in the packet: an addendum describes a three‑year extension option (commencing Sept. 1, 2024 through Aug. 31, 2027) and another addendum defines a "back‑door" pickup service for residents physically unable to place carts at the curb; the county will provide a list of eligible residents for that service.
The board did not record any public objection in the minutes; the motion to accept GFL's proposal passed unanimously. The full contract text is included in the meeting packet and is reflected in the meeting minutes (see meeting provenance). Implementation details—such as route maps, final billing mechanics and the timing of cart delivery—are to be coordinated between the county manager's office and the contractor as allowed under the contract provisions.
The board's approval authorizes staff to finalize the contractual documents and to notify customers of service changes and schedules; any later changes to rates or significant contractual terms would require board review or mutual agreement as specified in the contract.
