Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection, provides Columbus residents with weekly collection of yard waste through a contract for such. This separate collection is necessary to segregate yard waste that can be composted and recycled from the regular waste stream; this serves to extend the life of the landfill operated by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) and increases weekly refuse container capacity for residents. Landfill diversion requirements are established by Ohio Revised Code.
This is normally an expense that is budgeted within the Division of Refuse Collection General Fund budget, but due to budget constraints in 2009 the contract was provided on a subscription basis for citizens who chose to subscribe and receive the service. This year the City will resume the provision of these services with no subscription fee and enter into contract for said services. This will be the first year of a 3-year contract with an estimated time frame of April 20, 2010 to March 31, 2013 and 2-1 year renewal periods thereafter. Street-side yard-waste collection service will be provided to approximately 227,000 households. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a yard waste collection contract for a 3 year term, with 2-1 year renewal options, and to authorize the expenditure of $3,677,400.00 for the first year of service.
The Notice to Proceed date is estimated to be March 12, 2010, with a service start date of April 20, 2010. The contract length is 3 years with the option of 2 - 1 year renewals. 3 bids were received on January 14, 2010 (2 majority, 1 minority) and tabulated on January 15, 2010 as follows:
Company Name City/State Majority/MBE/FBE Bid Amt
Rumpke of Ohio, Inc., Cincinnati, OH Majority $1.35 per household/month,
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