HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report transfer station operation agree with WMKITTITAS COUNTY
SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: May 19, 2020
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of Board of County Commissioners to enter into
a contract with Waste Management for the operations of
the transfer stations and the haul and disposal of the
municipal solid waste.
BACKGROUND: Currently the County has a contract with Waste Management to
operate the transfer stations and to dispose of the County’s Municipal Solid Waste. This
contract will expire on June 30, 2010.
On March 17, 2020 a proposals from Waste Management, and Republic Services were
received for the operations of the transfer stations and the haul and disposal of the
municipal solid waste.
The Solid Waste Department entered into negotiations with Waste Management to
establish fees and contract language. On April 21, 2020 presented the draft agreement to
the board along with the new fee schedule for the Solid Waste Department. At that time
the Board directed staff to finalize the agreement with Waste Management and bring
enabling documents for signature.
At this time, I would like the Boards approval and signature on the Professional Service
Agreement with Waste Management for a five year period starting July 1, 2020.
INTERACTION: Solid Waste Department, Waste Management, Prosecutors Office.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Board of County Commissioners sign the
Professional service agreement with Waste Management for a five-year period starting
July 1, 2020 going through June 30,
HANDLING: Solid Waste Department.
ATTACHMENTS: Professional Service Agreement
LEAD STAFF: Patti Johnson, Solid Waste Director.