Pinellas plans one‑year extension with current waste‑to‑energy operator while seeking new provider
County staff said negotiations with Covanta (now Reworld) failed to justify a proposed 50% processing fee increase; the board will see an extension at the higher rate to allow a two‑phase RFQ/RFP procurement and operator transition, with a new operator expected to stand up by early 2026 if selected.
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Paul Sacco told commissioners that Covanta (rebranded Reworld) proposed a processing cost increase the county could not verify, and staff negotiated a one‑year extension to bridge to a formal procurement.
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