Okaloosa County BOCC — April 5, 2016 — 2016 Solid Waste Procurement - FINAL — reading text

venture partners and/or subcontractors shall be clearly identified. b. Collection Services: 1) Proposer shall explain how it plans to provide Residential and Multi-Family Collection Service as described herein. At a minimum, Proposer shall describe the primary methods by which Solid Waste, Program Recyclables, Yard Trash, and Bulk Waste will be collected, including level of automation (manual rear load, semi-automated rear or side load, fully-automated side or front load); a list of the types (make, model, and fuel used) and number of vehicles that would be used to provide collection services; number of collection and customer service staff; and how materials would be handled following collection. RFP Page - 14 OKALOOSA COUNTY Okaloosa County Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection, Transfer, and Processing/Disposal RFP# XXXXXX 2) Proposer shall explain how it would transition into providing these services and how it would maintain customer service and satisfaction throughout the term of this Agreement. Proposer shall provide a basic transition timeline. 3) Proposer shall describe the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based service verification and asset management technology/systems it intends to use. Proposer shall describe in detail how it plans to record, manage, and report information, and may include the use of RFID-based systems in satisfying reporting requirements. Proposers are encouraged to submit examples of report formats. c. Transfer Station Operations: Proposals shall present the technical aspects of the Proposer’s plan for operating and maintaining the Transfer Stations, as well as transferring of Acceptable Waste. The technical proposal shall be in sufficient detail to allow the County to evaluate the Proposer’s ability to comply with operational performance standards required by the FDEP Transfer Station Permit and Applicable Law, and to maintain the condition and functionality of all aspects of the Transfer Stations (including buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems). The description shall include, but is not limited to: 1) Staffing, practices, and procedures; 2) Safety plan; 3) Emergency operation plan; 4) Design of operations, including facility modifications, if required; 5) Equipment that will be utilized, including manufacturer, identification or model number, number of units, and backup provisions; 6) Additional non-franchise Tons, by type, anticipated to be brought to the Transfer Stations by Proposer (e.g., Class 1, C&D, etc.); and 7) Transfer system for Solid Waste. 8) Transfer system Recyclables and how it retains the integrity of materials for optimum recovery. d. Solid Waste Processing/Disposal: The County desires to increase diversion to attempt to reach the Florida Legislature’s goal of achieving 75% recycling by the year of 2020 and is seeking assistance to accomplish this goal. Proposer may present on-site and/or off-site Solid Waste processing options. If processing options are proposed, Proposer shall include what technology or processes will be utilized, an estimated diversion rate, and the methodology that will be used to achieve the estimated diversion rate. The technology or processes proposed must be successfully demonstrated by an existing commercial-scale operation. If the proposed process/facility will not be operational as of the Commencement Date, an interim solution shall be described. Proposer must identify where Solid Waste will be disposed. e. Recyclables Delivery: The County desires Recyclables accepted at the Transfer Stations to be transported and delivered to the County’s Designated Recycling Facility. Proposer shall describe the methods and means for transporting and delivering Recyclables, including the types of equipment and vehicles used and the minimum tonnage per transfer load proposed, in order to retain the integrity of the materials for optimum recovery. Tab 2: Qualifications and References Proposer shall clearly and succinctly demonstrate its experience, and the experience of all team members, in providing the services requested in this RFP. This section of the proposal shall be no more RFP Page - 15 OKALOOSA COUNTY Okaloosa County Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection, Transfer, and Processing/Disposal RFP# XXXXXX than twenty (20) numbered pages, not including any financial statements, and, at a minimum, shall include the following information. Financial statements are only required for the primary Proposer. a. Company Qualifications: Proposer shall demonstrate the company’s qualifications and experience to perform the services specified herein. Any joint venture partners and/or subcontractors shall be included. If a joint venture, a copy of the joint venture agreement shall be provided. b. Personnel Qualifications: Proposer shall demonstrate that key personnel have at least five (5) years of experience providing the services requested herein. Key personnel include individuals directly responsible for the services provided to the County. In addition, Proposer shall identify its service transition project manager(s) for the County. A separate project manager may be named for collection services and transfer station operations. Proposer shall demonstrate that the service transition project manager(s) for this Agreement has experience providing successful service transitions. c. Collection Service Performance: Proposer shall demonstrate its relevant experience successfully providing residential solid waste collection services within the past five (5) years. To demonstrate this ability Proposer shall: 1) Have successfully provided residential collection service, including solid waste, Recyclables, yard trash, and bulk waste, to at least two (2) local government jurisdictions with at least 25,000 residential units per contract. 2) Explain its experience with transitioning into providing residential collection service by supplanting another provider. Proposer shall provide four (4) references on the forms provided (Form A), preferably Florida public sector customers, for which the Proposer is or has provided services similar to those required herein. Two (2) of the references shall include recent transitions. Proposer shall provide any additional, relevant information to demonstrate the quality of its services. d. Transfer Station Operations: Proposer shall demonstrate its relevant experience successfully providing transfer station operations similar in scope and size to those requested in this RFP. If the technical proposal includes upgrading the County’s existing operations, the Proposer shall demonstrate its experience in upgrading similar facilities, including meeting construction timelines, etc. and include narratives with proposed and actual costs and proposed and actual start dates. Proposer shall provide up to two (2) references, preferably public sector customers, for which the Proposer has provided services similar to those required in this RFP, within the last five (5) years in the forms provided (Form B). Referenced facilities shall be located in the United States. Proposer shall document that the referenced facilities have no outstanding compliance issues, including, but not limited to, notices of violations, consent orders, etc. Proposer must provide copies of all notices of violation and consent orders issued to the referenced facilities in the past five (5) years. e. Solid Waste Processing & Disposal: Proposer shall demonstrate its relevant experience successfully providing Solid Waste processing, if proposed, and disposal. To demonstrate this ability Proposer shall: 1) If Solid Waste processing is included in the Proposer’s proposal for waste diversion, Proposer shall demonstrate its relevant experience successfully providing similar service to that proposed. a. If a Solid Waste processing facility is proposed, Proposer must have at least one (1) facility similar to that being proposed with successful operation on a RFP Page - 16 OKALOOSA COUNTY Okaloosa County Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection, Transfer, and Processing/Disposal RFP# XXXXXX commercial scale in North America. Include a description for the past two (2) years as applicable: feedstock type(s) and preprocessing technologies used, actual annual throughput, the type and quantity of Recyclables recovered, the type and quantity of other materials (e.g., organics) recovered, and the type and quantity of