Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Draft and prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the solicitation of contractors to provide Solid Waste services for the City under contractual franchise agreement. b. Prepare a list of potential providers and invite each provider to submit a proposal. c. Assist with conducting a pre-proposal meeting with prospective proposers and the preparation of the written response(s) of any subsequent addenda to the RFP. d. Develop the written criteria and the methodology to evaluate and rank each proposal submitted. e. Coordinate any site visits to facilities of potential service providers and prepare questions for City to ask providers during visit. f. Prepare a technical analysis of each proposer to verify the ability to comply with, provide for, and meet the requirements of a contract period. g. Evaluate each proposer’s experience and ability to perform the contract through references. Analyze the financial capability and strength of the proposer to perform in the contract.