Specifications include, but are not limited to: The County of Lexington is seeking sealed bids for a franchise contract for solid waste collection and disposal. The intent is to establish a term contract with a vendor(s) to provide the households of the unincorporated areas of Lexington County, within established Service Area #1, 2, 4 & 5 with curbside, or optional backyard, collection of household garbage normally generated by households, and curbside collection of yard waste and recyclable materials normally generated by households. Contract shall be in accordance with chapter fifty-four (54) article I and article II of the Lexington County Code of Ordinances and in accordance with the requirements, terms, and conditions as applicable to this invitation to bid. Its use is optional for any municipality located within the franchised areas.