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Council tables solid-waste contract decision, directs staff to negotiate and prepare for RFP
Summary
Faced with an expiring residential solid-waste contract, the council tabled action to Sept. 15 and directed administration to negotiate potential one-year extension terms with Waste Management and to prepare an RFP if needed.
Councilors debated whether to allow a single contracted hauler to continue under the existing terms or to open residential service to competitive bidding. The existing contract (1/1/2024 —
12/31/2026) includes an automatic one-year extension unless either party provides 90—
notice; council discussed negotiating an extension that would remove diesel fuel surcharges or secure a price reduction, or else going out to an RFP for residential collection.
One councilor noted the effect of multiple haulers on street wear and argued for a single contracted provider to limit truck traffic. Another councilor urged opening competition so residents could benefit from potentially lower pricing. Administration suggested working with Waste Management to attempt to remove the diesel fuel surcharge and negotiate better one-year terms if possible.
Council amended the motion to table the decision and directed administration to attempt negotiation with Waste Management and return to council on Sept. 15 with options; the amendment and direction passed by voice vote.
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