McCall is a mountain town community located in Valley County, Idaho, 100 miles north of Boise. Incorporated in 1913, McCall has grown to a permanent population of 3,686 and a large second homeowner or tourist population, which can grow to up to approximately 10,000 people at peak season time periods. The City is interested in providing residential and commercial solid waste collection services. A composting program should also be included in the proposal as a bid alternate. To date, McCall has had an optional opt-in subscription for various services to approximately 3,000 of 3,791 housing units and 143 of 449 commercial or multi-family units within the City. The City would like to consider pricing, options and opportunities of mandatory models for solid waste, recycling, and composting collection with an emphasis on effective waste diversion and sustainability.
The City’s intent and the requirements of the RFP are to provide citizens and businesses with the appropriate level of service, at the best value and with the highest quality and care for the environment.
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Request for Proposals - Comprehensive Solid Waste Management for McCall | [Posted June 10th, 2024]
Guidelines related to this RFP process:
1. Changes in the RFP: Any communication from the City to a Firm will be transmitted simultaneously to all Firms or made public via a webpage along with written questions submitted. Any Firm who fails to recognize or utilize this process of communication will be notified of its violation of the process and may be disqualified from the RFP process. All addenda will be numbered in sequence, dated as of the date of issue, and sent via e-mail to all Firms. To view communications regarding this RFP to date see FAQ's at the bottom of this page.
2. Oral Agreements: No oral agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the City, either before or after execution of the Contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in the Contract. Any such oral agreement or conversation shall be considered unofficial information and in no way binding upon the City or the Firm.
3. Pre-Bid Meeting: City will host a pre-bid meeting for all Firms wishing to bid to ensure that all bidders have the opportunity to ask questions and hear all the same information; and to ensure that all bidders know what the expectations of the City are. The Pre-bid Meeting is Tentatively scheduled for July 17th, 2024 at 10:00am. Details regarding the Pre-bid meeting will be added to this page.
4. Receipt of Addenda: In the event that the City issues an addendum to this RFP, the Firm shall acknowledge receipt of each addendum by signing in the space provided on the issued addendum and by submitting all addenda with their proposal. Responding Firms shall also sign and return the cover page of each addendum to the City Clerk via e-mail to acknowledge receipt.
5. Clarifications: Firms are notified to examine thoroughly the instructions, specifications, and the service requirements as set forth in this RFP. If there is any doubt or uncertainty as to the meaning of the same, Firms may ask for any explanation or clarification before submitting their proposal. All requests for explanation or clarification must be presented to the City in written form. All inquiries related to this RFP shall be submitted in writing to:
Michelle Groenevelt, CED Director
City of McCall, Idaho
216 East Park St.
McCall, ID 83638
6. Reservation of Rights: The City reserves and holds at its discretion the following rights and options:
a. Issue addenda to the Request for Proposals including extending or otherwise reviewing the timeline for submittals;
b. Withdraw the Request for Proposals;
c. Request clarification and/or additional information from the Firm at any point in the procurement process;
d. Reject any or all Proposals, waive irregularities in any Proposal, accept or reject all or any part of any Proposal; waive any requirements of the Request for Proposals, as may be deemed to be in the best interest of the City; and Reissue or modify the RFP.
Resources
- McCall City Code
- McCall Comprehensive Plan (2018)
- McCall Inventory of Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2021)
- McCall GIS Webpage (Map Data)
History
City Council Work Sessions:
August 24, 2023 - RFP First Touch & Direction to Staff
October 27, 2023 - Special Work Session on Solid Waste (INFORMATION ONLY)
December 28, 2023 - GHG Inventory Presentation & Discussion of Sustainability in McCall
Community Focus Groups:
November 2023 - Climate & the Environment in McCall
May 2024 - Recycling & Waste Diversion in McCall (link coming soon)
View a PowerPoint about McCall's framework for climate action planning here.
Any chemical, compound, mixture, substance, or article which is designated by the United States environmental protection agency or appropriate agency of the state to be "hazardous" as that term is defined by or pursuant to federal or state law.
Newsprint, magazines, plastic containers, aluminum or other metal cans, cardboard or other materials capable of being reprocessed into consumer materials, or reused, and which have been segregated from other solid waste for collection.
Lakeshore Disposal, a subsidiary of Waste Connections
More than 3000 Households and at least 134 commercial businesses in 2021 through this contract.
McCall was responsible for 4,256 tons of waste in 2021, an increase of 300 Tons over the amount of waste generated in 2018
Not at this time. Visit www.mccall.id.us/McCallinFocus for more information on our Focus Groups and to sign up for the Solid Waste Focus Group in May 2023.
Not at this time. Visit www.mccall.id.us/McCallinFocus for more information on our Focus Groups and to sign up for the Solid Waste Focus Group in May 2023.
Rates within the City of McCall, updated on June 30th, 2022 are as follows:
Weekly Residential Service Rate with Cart Provided Rate with Personal Cart
96 Gallon Bear Proof $18.24 $16.42
65 Gallon Bear Proof $17.91 $16.06
32 Gallon Bear Proof $17.79 $15.94
Second 96 Gallon Bear Proof $9.58 $7.76
Second 65 Gallon Bear Proof $9.24 $7.41
Second 32 Gallon Bear Proof $9.13 $7.28
Every Other Week Residential Service Rate with Cart Provided Rate with Personal Cart
96 Gallon Bear Proof $13.75 $11.95
65 Gallon Bear Proof $13.41 $11.59
32 Gallon Bear Proof $13.30 $11.47
Second 96 Gallon Bear Proof $9.86 $8.06
Second 65 Gallon Bear Proof $9.52 $7.70
Second 32 Gallon Bear Proof $9.42 $7.58
Monthly Residential Service Rate with Cart Provided Rate with Personal Cart
96 Gallon Bear Proof $11.62 $9.85
65 Gallon Bear Proof $11.28 $9.49
32 Gallon Bear Proof $11.17 $9.37
Second 96 Gallon Bear Proof $10.43 $8.66
Second 65 Gallon Bear Proof $10.09 $8.31
Second 32 Gallon Bear Proof $9.98 $8.18
On Call Residential Service Rate with Cart Provided Rate with Personal Cart
96 Gallon Bear Proof $14.55 $8.35
65 Gallon Bear Proof $14.22 $8.35
32 Gallon Bear Proof $14.10 $8.35
Second 96 Gallon Bear Proof $11.19 $4.98
Second 65 Gallon Bear Proof $10.84 $4.98
Second 32 Gallon Bear Proof $10.73 $4.98
Commercial Service Rate
96 Gallon Bear Proof Roll Cart $25.16
2 Yard $69.80
3 Yard $98.52
4 Yard $125.97
6 Yard $184.08
8 Yard $237.39
Means and includes all useless, unwanted or discarded putrescible and nonputrescible wastes which is not "excluded waste" as defined herein, unless such excluded waste collection, transportation and disposal is requested by a customer and specifically accepted by the approved waste management contractor. "Solid waste" includes, but is not limited to, garbage, refuse, rubbish, ashes, shrubs, grass and lawn clippings, weeds, leaves, street cleanings, and other residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural wastes. "Solid waste", as defined in this section, excludes hazardous materials and recyclable materials specifically segregated from other solid waste for collection.
