A. The City invites experienced waste management companies (firms) to submit proposals in accordance with the requirements of this Request for Proposal and Service Agreements. B. It is the City’s intention to select one firm that must commit to provide these services, at the established terms & conditions for a period of (5) five years, with an option to renew for two additional periods that can range between one (1) and five (5) years. No renewal shall begin until agreed to in writing by both parties prior to completion date of this agreement. C. Title to Waste: The Firm will retain title to all material that is collected through this Agreement. D. The City will continue to provide residential recycling services using internal city staff and equipment, the city will also continue to provide special pickups, bulk waste pick up, white goods collection and tire recycling. The City is requesting proposals for the following services: ○ Collection and Transportation of Residential Refuse ○ Collection, Transportation, and Disposal of Residential Food Scraps & Yard Waste E. The City reserves the right to adjust or expand the scope of Residential Services required under this Service Agreement, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Firm, to accommodate any future potential changes to City Code that could alter the definition or requirements of service, changes in the scope of services provided by SWANCC or to advance the City’s Zero Waste/Circularity goals outlined within the Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP). The City and the Firm agree to negotiate an equitable adjustment to the Firm's compensation under this Services Agreement required as a result of any adjustment/reduction or expansion of City or Franchised Services. F. Achieving the goals laid out in the Zero Carbon Fleet Plan in support of the City’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP). G. Handling all customer service requests related to accounts provided service under agreement.
