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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
From: Monte Reinders, P.E., Public Works Director/County Engineer,/
Agenda Date: January 22, 2019
Subject: Establish Time/Place for a Public Hearing
Solid Waste Transport and Disposal Contract
Statement of Issue: The Board issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on August 20, 2018 for
Solid Waste transport and disposal services. Prior to entering into a contract with a vendor,
the Board shall hold a public hearing finding that it is in the public interest to enter into the
contract (RCW 36.58.090).
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's Et Con's: Two firms provided proposals to the County for haul
and disposal of approximately 20,000 tons of solid waste per year from the County's transfer
station. County staff, with assistance from legal counsel, have concluded negotiations with
the preferred contractor, Republic Services, and have finalized the contract terms.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: Estimated cost per year for the first year of the contract
assuming 20,000 tons is approximately $1.4 million. The initial contract term is 5 years with
the potential for 3-year extensions. Costs are similar to what the County currently pays under
the existing contract which has been in place for the last 20 years.
Recommendation: County staff believes that it is in the public interest to enter into the
contract with Republic Services. If after the public hearing the Board concurs, staff will
prepare a resolution to that effect for Board action at a subsequent meeting date.
Department Contact: Tom Boatman, Solid Waste Manager
Reviewed By:
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flip Mor y, ounty Ad ministr for Date
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
PROPOSAL FOR SOLID WASTE TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners on Monday,February 4,2019,at 10:00 AM in the Commissioners' Chambers at
the County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, Washington, for the purpose of
receiving written and verbal testimony about whether the County should enter into a contract with
Republic Services for solid waste transport and disposal services. Written public comments on the
proposal will also be accepted any time up through the close of the public hearing,addressed to the
BoCC at P. O. Box 1220,Port Townsend,WA 98368 or by email at jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us.
Jefferson County ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by
prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin in
the provision of benefits & services resulting from its federally assisted programs& activities.
The meeting site is ADA accessible. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be
arranged with advance notice by calling(360)385-9100.
Kate Dean,Chair Date
Board of Jefferson County Commissioners