REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND LANDFILL MANAGEMENT STUDY CRISP COUNTY GEORGIA

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1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND LANDFILL MANAGEMENT STUDY CRISP COUNTY GEORGIA I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Crisp County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms with extensive experience in Solid Waste Collection and Landfill Management to conduct a two-part study examining the areas of Solid Waste Collection and Landfill Management, and providing a detailed report of study findings to the Crisp County Board of Commissioners both verbally and in writing. A. Part One of the study should examine all of the Solid Waste Collection methods available to Crisp County to include, but not limited to, unmanned Green Box sites, a limited number (number to be proposed by the study conclusions) of manned Green Box sites with compactors, a limited number (number to be proposed by the study conclusions) of manned Green Box sites without compactors, mandatory curbside pickup, and provisions for white goods, brown goods, tires, yard litter and nonconforming waste such as batteries, used oil, paint etc. The study should include the cost of each alternative, the alternative implementation schedule options and the funding options under each scenario. The study should also include the conclusions reached by the study and recommendations on implementation based on keeping the community clean, a citizen friendly solution and a funding strategy to pay for the implementation and a method of collection of fees, if any. B. Part Two of the study should examine all of the management alternatives for the landfill that are available to Crisp County to include, but not limited to, Owning and Operating the landfill in house with County Forces, maintaining ownership of the landfill, but outsourcing the management of the facility through a management contract, maintaining ownership, but leasing the facility to a private vendor or selling the Landfill outright. The study should include the costs and/or projected revenue potential of each alternative both short and long term,.as well as the risk associated with each alternative to include, but not limited to, the County s liability in each scenario, the Environmental Risk associated with limited or no direct control over the landfill and the alternative implementation schedule options under each scenario. The study should also include the conclusions reached by the study and recommendations on implementation based on keeping the community clean, a citizen friendly solution and minimum impact on the environment and the health and welfare of Crisp County citizens. II. BIDDER S REPRESENTATION: Each Bidder by making as proposal represents that he has visited the site and familiarized himself with the local conditions under which

2 the work is to be performed. Each bidder by making a proposal represents that he had read and understands the bidding documents. III. SCOPE OF SERVICES: Each Bidder will detail the scope of their services that will be provided under their proposal in order to complete the project as described in paragraph I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. IV. PROJECT SCHEDULE: Proposals submitted: February 22, 2008 Firm Selection: March 11, 2008 Order to Proceed: March 17, 2008 Study Begins: o/a April 1, 2008 Progress Reports: Monthly (Format as agreed between County and vendor) Draft Report (written only) Submitted: To be proposed by bidder in the submittal. Final Report (verbal & written): Submitted: To be proposed by bidder in the submittal. V. SELECTION CRITERIA: The Vendor s experience in Solid Waste Collection methodology and Landfill Management protocols The Vendor s experience and performance history in cost estimation of similar projects. The specific experience of the actual personnel assigned to the project. The Vendor s ability to communicate effectively with the Board of Commissioners and Staff. The Vendor s methodology for conducting each part of the study. The Vendor s methodology for calculating and proposing fees for services. The Satisfactory performance on other similar projects. The Vendor s proposed fees for conducting the both parts of the study. VI. VENDOR INFORMATION: Vendor name, address, phone number, fax number, and address. Type organization (partnership, limited partnership, corporation, etc.), city and state where firm is headquartered, city and state of vendor s location providing primary services for this project. Resumes of the firm s principals. Resumes of relevant experience of personnel to be assigned to the project.

3 List of previous projects showing related experience in Solid Waste Collection and Landfill management. At least three (3) references for which the firm has performed similar work. Information that addresses the selection criteria described above. A sample of the Agreement for Services that you would propose to the County for this project. VII. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: Three copies of the Proposal, marked Sealed Bid and Solid Waste Landfill Study marked on the outside, must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. local time in Cordele Georgia on February 22, At that time proposals will be opened publicly and recorded by the County Clerk. Proposals may be sent to the Crisp County Board of Commissioners, 210 S. 7 th Street, Cordele, GA Any questions regarding this RFP should be addressed in writing to Gene Crapse, County Administrator, 210 S. 7 th Street, Cordele, GA no later than 2:00 p.m. on February 8, Crisp County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Lester E. Crapse, Jr., County Administrator

4 PROPOSAL FORM Crisp County Solid Waste Collection and Landfill Management Study. Place: Crisp County Board of Commissioners 210 S. 7 th Street Cordele, GA Date: February 22, 2008 Time: 2:00 p.m. Proposal of (Hereinafter called the Bidder ) organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia, doing business as *. To: The Crisp County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter called the Board ). Gentlemen: The Bidder, in compliance with your invitation for proposals from qualified consulting firms with extensive experience in Solid Waste Collection and Landfill Management to conduct a two-part study examining the areas of Solid Waste Collection and Landfill Management in Crisp County, and providing a detailed report of study findings to the Crisp County Board of Commissioners both verbally and in writing, having examined the Request for Proposals, and knowing the site of the proposed work, and being familiar with all the conditions surrounding Solid Waste Collection and Landfill Management in Crisp County, hereby submits the following proposal. * Insert a corporation, a partnership or a individual as applicable. Bidder acknowledges the receipt of the following addendum (if any): Bidder agrees to perform all of the work described in the PROJECT DESCRIPTION, in accordance with the SCOPE OF WORK provided herewith, as presented in the Request for Proposals for the lump sum set forth below: Amounts shall be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy, the amount in words will govern. ($ ) Amount in words

5 Bidder agrees to commence work upon receipt of a written order to proceed within Fifteen (15) days, and to complete fully all work within the time specified in the bidders proposal, or as agreed to by the Board. Bidder agrees to provide a detailed schedule for the conduct of the two-part Study with specific milestones beginning with the receipt of the Order to Proceed, and ending with the presentation of the study findings to the Board. Bidder agrees to provide Monthly Status Reports in the form agreed to by the Board. Bidder agrees to provide a Draft Report (written only) for review by the County, with a period of Thirty (30) for review and comment. Bidder agrees to present the Final Report to the Board not less than Thirty (30) days and not more than sixty (60) days from receipt of the Boards comments on the Draft Report. The bidder understands that the Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any technicality or informality in the Bidding. The bidder understands that this may be a Federally Assisted Contract and compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local Law, Rules and Regulations is required. The bidder understands that he must comply with the Copeland Anti-Kick Back Act. This act provides that each contractor shall be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the conduct of public work to give up any part of the compensation to which he is otherwise entitled. The bidder agrees that this bid shall be valid and may not be withdrawn or revoked for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the scheduled bid opening time. Respectfully submitted: By: S// (Title) (Seal-if bidder is a corporation) _ (Business address)

CITY OF MARSHALL, MINNESOTA

Office of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer 344 West Main Street Marshall, MN 56258 507-537-6773 Fax: 507-537-6830 CITY OF MARSHALL, MINNESOTA SPECIFICATION AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR REMOVAL OF