Task force votes to advance multi-RFP waste-hauler and organics proposal to Commission
Summary
The Sustainability & Resiliency Task Force voted unanimously to forward a proposal for a three-RFP approach (landfill, recycling, organics) for waste-hauler services — with a condition that draft RFPs be returned to the task force for review prior to issuance — and discussed piggybacking options with neighboring municipalities.
The task force discussed a proposed approach to municipal waste services that would issue separate RFPs for landfill service, recycling and organics collection, and explored options to piggyback contracts with neighboring jurisdictions.
Members emphasized the transformational potential of pay-as-you-throw and organics collection and urged timely movement of the proposal to the Commission. One member noted the task force’s role could include reviewing draft RFPs prior to issuance and participating on the selection committee where appropriate; that condition is reflected in the task force’s recommendation.
A motion to forward the proposal to the Commission, with the condition that draft RFPs come back to the task force for comment and that task force members may serve on selection committees as appropriate, was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff said they will brief commissioners and work to ensure the June agenda includes related items for Commission consideration.
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