The community is currently served by Bainbridge Disposal, a locally owned waste management and recycling company, regulated by the Washington Utility and Transportation Commission. The City of Bainbridge Island does not have a local franchise agreement, and the City is considering exploring whether greater local control will improve landfill diversion, reduce organic waste, improve recycling, improve the range and type of service, and develop a solution for the placement of trash receptacles along narrow public rights of way. The City is seeking an evaluation of its current approach and an alternative approach to the management of solid waste. Solid Waste is defined as household and commercial garbage, recycling, yard and organic waste, construction debris, and any and all bulky waste items such as appliances, furniture, and metal. This evaluation should include: whether the city should require mandatory solid waste, recycling and organic waste service; how to increase the Citys landfill diversion; how local control can help accomplish Climate Action Plan goals and minimize greenhouse gas emissions; preparation for the future of waste collection and treatment, including any forthcoming related legislation and/or new regulations; an evaluation of rates and costs; and the potential for the development of a City-sponsored bio-digester that would require dedicated organic waste streams.
Evaluation of RFP responses will be based upon the following
• Success in implementing similar projects;
• Qualifications and availability of project team members, including references; and,
• Demonstrated understanding of the project and client needs. This project is scheduled to start in August 2022 and continue through the end of the year.
Proposals Due Friday, June 24, 2022
Interviews (if necessary) Week of July 5, 2022
Consultant Selected Week of July 12, 2022
Contract Executed Week of July 26, 2022 The City does not yet have a defined budget for these services. Consultant scope and fees will be negotiated as part of the proposal development process. General Provisions and Conditions
The City reserves the right to:
• Reject any and all responses;
• Waive minor irregularities in a response;
• Cancel, revise, or extend this solicitation;
• Request additional information on any response beyond that required by this RFP
• Have the final decision on the selection; and,
• Modify the timeline and issue addenda to this document. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time
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