Comments Requested on Waste Collection Services By March 31
Proposed changes to the future waste collection contract include: variable optional charge for backyard pickup (except for disabled customers), trash collection to start at 6 am, Large Item Collection pickups for multi-family dwelling residents, hazardous waste collection events at an additional fee. Citizens are invited to comment on the RFP by March 31, before it is distributed on April 11. [Read RFP Here.)
Announcement:
The City of Piedmont is seeking comment on the Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and Draft Franchise Agreement (FA) for solid waste collection services from members of the community. This opportunity to comment is extended to better inform the City of the community’s needs and desires for solid waste collection services prior to the issuance of the RFP.
Please note that these documents are still under review by the City Attorney and City staff. Staff will make changes to the documents and address comments as they are submitted, leading up to the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, April 3rd. At that meeting, the City Council will be asked to consider approval of the RFP package, which, if approved, will be released on Monday, April 10th.
What Is Included in the RFP Package?
- RFP Document describing the solid waste collection services sought for the City of Piedmont;
- Draft Franchise Agreement for solid waste collection services in the City of Piedmont; and
- Other RFP Attachments, including specified forms bidders must fill out and submit with their proposal, in addition to informational documents bidders are to review.
Potential Changes Under Consideration
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Curbside vs backyard solid waste collection service offerings (RFP, Section 3.2);
- Curbside collection will be the new standard method of service;
- Backyard collection will remain a service option for customers who wish to “opt-in;”
- The additional cost for backyard collection will be a function of cart elevation (change in grade level) and distance from the curb to cover the cost of additional labor related to providing such service;
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Additional recycling and organics carts to be provided at an additional cost (RFP, Section 3.2);
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Disabled customers unable to place carts at the curb for collection will receive backyard service and pay the standard curbside rate. Proof of disability must be provided (RFP, Section 3.2);
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Cell phones and CFL bulbs may be placed on top of carts along with batteries for collection (these items must be enclosed in a transparent plastic bag) (RFP, Section 3.2);
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On-call, door-to-door household hazardous waste pickup service or periodic household hazardous waste collection events may be proposed, if companies wish. Such services will be proposed at an additional fee not included in the rates proposed (RFP, Section 3.6);
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Multi-family dwelling residents will now receive Large Item Collection pickups (RFP, Section 3.3); and
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Collection start time to be earlier, beginning at 6am rather than 7am, to alleviate traffic concerns (RFP, Section 3.9).
- DRAFT Request For Proposals Dated March 13, 2017
- Attachment A – DRAFT Collection Services Agreement
- Attachment B – DRAFT RFP Proposal Forms A-L
- Attachment C – DRAFT RFP Proposal Forms K
- Attachment D – Example RRI Calculator
- Attachment E – Existing Contract with Richmond Sanitary Service
- Attachment F – Alameda County Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Waste Management
- Attachment G – Alameda County Integrated Waste Management Plan
- Attachment H – ACWMA Ordinance Prohibiting the Disposal of Certain Items in Alameda County Landfills
- Attachment I – ACWMA Mandatory Recycling Ordinance
- Attachment J – Chapter 9 of the Piedmont City Code
How to Submit Your Comments
Please submit your comments no later than March 31st regarding the potential changes to solid waste collection services to the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@ci.piedmont.ca.us or via US Mail to City Clerk’s Office, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611.
Residents with questions are encouraged to contact Associate Planner Jennifer Gavin at jgavin@ci.piedmont.ca.us or via phone at (510) 420-3050.
May I suggest that a requirement be included that the carts be placed back on the curbs after emptying. When the carts are left in the street, as they usually are, they occupy parking spaces where parking is very limited to begin with. I asked the company to include this in its instructions to its drivers, but compliance lasted approximately one week. This is a minor irritation but an irritation nonetheless. Thank you.