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This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Board of Supervisors of DeSoto County, Mississippi for solid waste disposal services. The RFP solicits sealed written proposals from qualified firms to provide disposal services for acceptable solid waste from DeSoto County. Proposals are due by 12:00 Noon local time on Friday, February 24, 2023. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. The contract term is for 10 years beginning October 1, 2025, with two possible 10-year renewal terms.

The RFP outlines the required disposal services, operational requirements for the disposal facility, insurance and bonding requirements, and the basis for payment. Disposal pricing will be subject to annual adjustments based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. Proposers must submit a $100,000 proposal security, and the selected contractor must provide a performance bond in the estimated annual contract amount. The County will evaluate proposals based on responsiveness, disposal pricing, accessibility and capacity of the disposal facility, and the qualifications and experience of the proposer.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”)

FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

DESOTO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

PROPOSAL FILE NO. 23-344-02

JANUARY 17, 2023

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ADVERTISEMENT

REQUESTFORPROPOSALS(“RFP”)FORSOLIDWASTEDISPOSALSERVICES
PROPOSALFILENO.23-344-02

JANUARY 17, 2023

DESOTO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

I. ADVERTISEMENT.

TheBoardofSupervisors(the“Board”)ofDeSotoCounty,Mississippiissolicitingsealed
writtenproposalsonbehalfofDeSotoCounty,Mississippi(the“County”)pursuanttoMISS.
CODEANN.§31-7-13(m)(xxii)and(r)(Supp.2022)(the“Act”)toprovideservicesata
disposalfacility(i.e.MSWtransferstationorMSWLandfill)toprovideforthedisposalof
SolidWastefromDeSotoCountyasdescribedintheGeneralProvisionsandSpecifications
herein(the“Specifications”).
SealedproposalswillbereceivedbytheBoarduntil12:00NoonlocaltimeonFriday,
February24,2023intheDeSotoCountyOfficeofProcurement,fortheServicesasspecified
intheRequestForProposals.AllinformationsubmittedinresponsetothisRFPwillbe
consideredpublicinformationaftertheawardofacontractortheterminationoftheRFP
process.Anon-mandatorypre-proposalconferencewillbeheldintheBoardRoomofthe
DeSotoCountyAdministrationBuilding365LosherStreet,Hernando,Mississippifor
interestedpartiesat9:00A.M.localtimeonFriday,February3,2023.Thedeadlineforasking
interpretations,clarificationsorquestionsshallbeat9:00A.M.localtimeonFriday,
February3,2023.Onlyquestionswhichchangethescopeoftheproposaldocumentswillbe
consideredforaddendum.
SpecificationsareonfileintheOfficeofProcurement,DeSotoCountyAdministration
Building,365LosherStreet,Suite340,Hernando,Mississippi,duringnormalbusinesshours.
InformationconcerningthisproposalcanalsobefoundontheProcurementPage
@desotocountyms.govorfromEMAIL:procurement@desotocountyms.gov.Allproposals
mustcomplywiththespecificationsprovided.DeSotoCountyreservestherighttoamend
thespecifications,asnecessary,andagreestonotifyallhavingrequestedproposalpackets
fromtheDeSotoCountyOfficeofProcurement(Telephone662-469-8024)ortheCounty’s
RFPAgent(EnvironmentalBusinessServices,LLC.,fromJimMcNaughton@comcast.net.).
ExceptasotherwiseprovidedforintheContractDocuments,thetermoftheContractfor
AcceptableWasteDisposalshallbeforten(10)yearsbeginningonOctober1,2025andshall
endonSeptember30,2035(the“InitialTerm”);however,theTermshallautomaticallybe
extendedandcontinueforuptotwo(2)renewaltermsoften(10)yearseach(each
additionalten(10)yearspana“RenewalTerm”)unlesssuchServicesarecancelledbythe
Countywithninety(90)dayspriorwrittennoticeoftheendoftheInitialoranyRenewal

Term.

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ProposalsshallbetypewrittenorprintedininkandonlyontheProposalFormsprovided.
Proposalsmustbesubmittedinasealedenvelope,boxorcontainer.Allcorrectionsand
erasuresshallbeinitialedbythepersonsigningtheproposal.Eachpersonsubmittinga
proposalpursuanttothisRFPshallbereferredtoasa“Proposer”or“Respondent”.All
Proposersshallberequiredtosupplytheinformationrequiredbythe“Statementof
QualificationsForm”.Aproposalmaynotbemodified,supplemented,altered,withdrawnor
canceledbytheProposerforaperiodofonehundredeighty(180)daysfollowingthedate
andtimedesignatedforreceiptofproposals.
TheCountyreservestherighttorejectanyandallproposals,andtowaiveinformalitiesin
proposalswhichtheBoarddeterminesdonotaffectthecompetitivenatureoftheprocess,
andtoselecttheproposalorproposalsthat,intheopinionoftheCountyshallbethemost
qualifiedproposal,onthebasisof:ResponsivenesstotheRFP(i.e.completionoftheRFP
documents);DisposalPriceofServicesincludingFeeAdjustments;Costsofusingthe
DisposalFacility:includingtravelcostsfromresidentialcollectionroutestotheDisposal
Facility;AccessibilitytotheDisposalFacilityincludingTurnaroundTippingTime,
traffic/transportationissuestoandfromtheDisposalFacility;Estimatedremaining
life/capacityoftheDisposalFacilitytofulfilltheContractInitialandRenewalTerm(s);
ExperienceofProposerincludingpersonnelqualificationsandexperience,pastperformance
withDeSotoCountyandqualityofservicewithDeSotoCounty;Financialcapabilitiesand
ExperienceasoutlinedintheStatementofQualificationsofProposer.
Afterselectionofthemostqualifiedproposalorproposals,theCountymaynegotiatewith
oneormoreofthepersonsorfirmssubmittingproposalsandentercontractwithonefirm.
Suchcontractmaynotnecessarilybelimitedtothetermsoftheproposalssubmitted.Ifthe
Countydeemsnoneoftheproposalstobequalifiedorotherwiseacceptable,therequestfor
proposalprocessmaybereinitiated,modifiedorterminated.
AllinformationsubmittedinresponsetothisRFPwillbeconsideredpublicinformationafter
theawardofacontractortheterminationoftheRFPprocess.
Notelephonic,electronic,telegraphicorfacsimileproposalswillbeaccepted.Proposals
receivedafterthedateandtimelistedforreceiptwillbereturnedunopenedtotheProposer.
Proposalsmustbeclearlyidentifiedassuchonthefrontofthesealedenvelopeorboxin
whichtheproposalissubmitted,andthewords“PROPOSALFILENO.23-344-02-Proposals
forSolidWasteDisposalServices,RFPDeadline:12:00NoonLocalTimeonFriday,February
24,2023”shouldbeclearlywrittenonthefrontoftheenvelopeorboxalongwithProposer’s
nameandaddress.ResponsibilityfortimelysubmittalliessolelywiththeProposer.
Proposalssubmittedafter12:00NoonLocalTimeonFriday,February24,2023shallnotbe
openedorconsidered.
Beforesubmittinganyproposal,theProposershould(a)verifythenumberofparticipating
Cities,volumes(tonnage)ofAcceptableWastestobedisposedof(b)arriveataclear
understandingoftheconditionsunderwhichtheServicesaretobeprovided,and(c)

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completeanyotherinvestigationsandinquiriesasdeemednecessarybytheProposerprior
tosubmittingaproposal.
AllProposersarerequiredtosubmitaProposalSecuritymadepayabletotheCountyinthe
amountof$100,000.00withtheProposal.SuchProposalSecuritymaybeintheformofa
certifiedorcashier’scheckdrawnonanationalorMississippibankwithabranchoffice
locatedinDeSotoCountyorintheformofabidbondbyacorporatesuretylicensedtodo
businessinMississippiandacceptabletotheCounty.SuchProposalSecurityshallremain
validforaminimumofonehundredeighty(180)daysfromtheRFPDeadline.SuchProposal
SecurityshallbeforfeitediftheProposerfailstocomplywithanyoftheProposalSecurity
requirementsasfollows:
1. RequiredtoenterintoacontractawardedtoitbytheCountyunderthisRFP.
2. RequiredtodeliveraperformancebondasrequiredbytheRFP.
3. Requiredtorefrainfromanydiscussions,meetingsorothercommunications,
writtenororal(exceptforofficialcontractnegotiationsandpubliclycalled
CountyBoardMeetings),withanyCountyofficialduringthetimeperiodafter
theRFPDeadlinedateuntilthecontractawarddate.
4. TherequirementthatthesubmittedProposalwasindependentlyarrivedat,
withoutcollusion,underpenaltyofperjury.
5. Therequirementthatnoamountshallbepaiddirectlyorindirectlytoan
employeeorofficialoftheCountyaswages,compensation,orgiftsinexchange
foractingasanofficer,agent,employee,subcontractor,orconsultanttothe
ProposerinconnectionwiththeprocurementunderthisRFP.
ACertificateofInsuranceevidencingthecoveragessetforthintheGeneralProvisionsand
SpecificationsmustalsoaccompanyeachProposal.
Eachrespondentshouldsubmitoneoriginalandthree(3)copiesofitsproposalalongwith
adigitalcopyoftheoriginalproposaldocumentssavedonaUSBdrive.Thedrivemustbe
clearlylabeledwiththeproposer’sname.Theoriginalmustbeclearlymarkedandmust
containtheoriginalsignaturesonallProposalForms.AllProposalFormsmustbesubmitted
inasealedenvelopeorbox,addressedinconformancewiththerequirementspreviously
describedhereinandsubmittedto:
DeSotoCountyBoardofSupervisors
Attn:OfficeofProcurement
365LosherStreet,Suite340

Hernando, MS 38632

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WITNESS MY SIGNATURE THIS, the _______ day of _____________________ 2023.

SEALMistyHeffner,ChanceryClerk
DeSotoCountyBoardofSupervisors

SUBMITTED DESOTO TIMES

FORPUBLICATIONON:[Thursday,January26,2023]
[Thursday,February2,2023]
PROOFOFPUBLICATIONTO:CountyAdministrator’sOffice
DeSotoCountyAdministrationBuilding
365LosherStreet,Suite300
Hernando,MS38632
Phone:662-469-8180

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REQUESTFORPROPOSALS(“RFP”)FORSOLIDWASTEDISPOSALSERVICES
PROPOSALFILENO.23-344-02
JANUARY17,2023
DESOTOCOUNTY,MISSISSIPPI

GENERAL PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

II. GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS:

TheBoardofSupervisors(“theBoard”)ofDeSotoCounty,Mississippiissolicitingsealed
writtenproposalsonbehalfofDeSotoCounty,Mississippi(the“County”)pursuanttoMISS.
CODEANN.§ 31-7-13(m)(xxii)and(r)(Supp.2022)(the“Act”)toprovidedisposalof
AcceptableWastefromDeSotoCountyasdescribedintheGeneralProvisionsand
Specificationsherein(the“Specifications”).
SealedproposalswillbereceivedbytheBoarduntil12:00NoonlocaltimeonFriday,
February24,2023intheDeSotoCountyOfficeofProcurement,fortheServicesasspecified
intheRequestForProposals.AllinformationsubmittedinresponsetothisRFPwillbe
consideredpublicinformationaftertheawardofacontractortheterminationoftheRFP
process.Anon-mandatorypre-proposalconferencewillbeheldintheBoardRoomofthe
DeSotoCountyAdministrationBuilding365LosherStreet,Hernando,Mississippifor
interestedpartiesat9:00A.M.localtimeonFriday,February3,2023.Thedeadlineforasking
interpretations,clarificationsorquestionsshallbeat9:00A.M.localtimeonFriday,
February3,2023.Onlyquestionswhichchangethescopeoftheproposaldocumentswillbe
consideredforaddendum.
SpecificationsareonfileintheOfficeofProcurement,DeSotoCountyAdministration
Building,365LosherStreet,Suite340,Hernando,Mississippi,duringnormalbusinesshours.
InformationconcerningthisproposalcanalsobefoundontheProcurementPage
@desotocountyms.govorfromEMAIL:procurement@desotocountyms.gov.Allproposals
mustcomplywiththespecificationsprovided.DeSotoCountyreservestherighttoamend
thespecifications,asnecessary,andagreestonotifyallhavingrequestedproposalpackets
fromtheDeSotoCountyOfficeofProcurement(Telephone662-469-8024)ortheCounty’s
RFPAgent(EnvironmentalBusinessServices,LLC.,fromJimMcNaughton@comcast.net.).
1.PreparationofProposals.Proposalsshallbetypewrittenorprintedininkand
onlyontheformsprovided.Proposalsmustbesubmittedinasealedenvelopeorbox.The
personsigningtheproposalshallinitialallcorrectionsorerasures.Eachpersonsubmitting
aproposalpursuanttothisRFPshallbereferredtoasa“Proposer”or“Respondent”.A
proposalmaynotbemodified,withdrawnorcanceledbytheProposerforaperiodofone
hundredeighty(180)daysfollowingthedateandtimedesignatedforreceiptofproposals.
Respondentsshallsubmitone(1)originalandthree(3)copiesoftheirproposalalongwith
adigitalcopyoftheoriginalproposaldocumentssavedonaUSBdrive.TheUSBdrivemust
beclearlylabeledwiththeproposer’sname.Theoriginalmustbeclearlymarkedandmust
containtheoriginalsignaturesonallproposalforms.Allproposalformsmustbesubmitted

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inasealedenvelopeorbox,addressedinconformancewiththerequirementsofItem5of
theseInstructions,to:
DeSotoCountyBoardofSupervisors
Attn:OfficeofProcurement
365LosherStreet,Suite340
Hernando,MS38632
Proposalsandallthree(3)copiesshallbesubmittedinaboundfashion(i.e.threeringbinder
etc.)andshallbeorganizedwithatableofcontentsandtwelve(12)tabsnumbered,
containinginformationoutlinedasfollows:1.CoverLetter,2.ProposalSecurity,3.
AdvertisementforProposals,InstructionstoProposers,andGeneralProvisionsand
Specifications,4.Addenda,5.DisposalFacilityScheduleandattachments,6.Statementof
Qualifications,7.PerformanceBondSuretyStatement(ConsentofSurety),8.Certificateof
GoodStandingfromtheMississippiSecretaryofState,9.CertificateofInsurance,10.
CorporateCertificate,11.SampleContractand12.ProposalForms.IfaProposerismissing
anyoftheprecedinginformationtheappropriatetabshouldhaveonepagebehinditthat
states“None”.
ThegoalofthisRFPistoawardacontract(s)thatwillprovidethebestandmost
comprehensiveservicestotheCountyandresultinthegreatestbenefittotheCounty.To
meetthisgoaltheCountymayconsideralternateservicesproposedbytheProposers
providedallotherrequirements(i.e.ProposalSecurity,StatementofQualifications,etc.)of
theRFParemet.IftheProposerdesirestoproposealternateservicesortakesother
exceptionstotheRFPdocuments,thensuchalternateservicesandexceptionsshallbelisted
onthe“ProposalForm”underthe“Exceptions”section.Ifmorespaceisrequireditshallbe
notedonthe“Exceptions”sectionthatadditionalpagesareattached.Suchadditionalpages
shallbenumbered(e.g.“AdditionalExceptionspage1of2”)andtitled“Additional
Exceptions”andbeboundandplacedimmediatelybehindtheExceptionssection.The
Countywilldutifullyconsiderallproposalsandalternatesfromqualifiedproposersthatare
consistentwiththeCounty’sgoals.
2.DisposalFacilitySchedule.TheProposershallprepareandsubmitwithits
proposalaDisposalFacilitySchedule(i.e.Schedule3).TheScheduleshalldescribeand
provideinformationabouttheDisposalFacilitytobeutilizedbytheProposertofulfillthe
responsibilitiesrelatedtotheproposedServices.ADisposalFacilitymaybeanMSWLandfill
orTransferStationpermittedtoacceptMSW.TheSchedulewillbepartofthefinalevaluation
ofproposalsandshallbestrictlyadheredtobytheProposerifitsproposalisaccepted.
3.AcceptanceandRejectionofProposals;AwardofContract.TheCounty
reservestherighttorejectanyandallproposals,andtowaiveinformalitiesinproposals
whichtheBoarddeterminesdonotaffectthecompetitivenatureoftheprocess,andtoselect
theproposalorproposalsthat,intheopinionoftheCountyshallbethemostqualified
proposal,onthebasisof:ResponsivenesstotheRFP(i.e.completionoftheRFPdocuments);
DisposalPriceofServicesincludingFeeAdjustments;CostsofusingtheoftheDisposal
FacilityincludingtravelcostsfromresidentialcollectionroutestotheDisposalFacility;

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AccessibilitytotheDisposalFacilityincludingTurnaroundTippingTime,
traffic/transportationissuestoandfromtheDisposalFacility;Estimatedremaining
life/capacityoftheDisposalFacilitytofulfilltheContractInitialandRenewalTerm(s);
ExperienceofProposerincludingpersonnelqualificationsandexperience,pastperformance
withDeSotoCountyandqualityofservicewithDeSotoCounty;Financialcapabilitiesand
ExperienceasoutlinedintheStatementofQualificationsofProposer.
Noworkshallcommence,norshallanypaymentsbemade,untilthesuccessfulProposerhas
enteredintoacontractinwritingwiththeCountyfortheprovisionofServices,andthe
Contractorhasprovidedadequateproofofbondingandinsuranceintheamountsspecified
inthisRFPinformsacceptabletotheCounty.
Notelephonic,electronic,telegraphicorfacsimileproposalswillbeaccepted.Proposals
receivedafterthedateandtimelistedforreceiptwillbereturnedunopenedtotheProposer.
AllinformationsubmittedinresponsetothisRequestforProposalswillbeconsideredpublic
informationafterawardofthecontract.
4.MarkingofProposals.Proposalsmustbeclearlyidentifiedassuchonthefrontofthe
sealedenvelopeorboxinwhichtheproposalissubmitted,andthewords“PROPOSALFILE
NO.23-344-02-ProposalsforSolidWasteDisposalServices,RFPDeadline:12:00Noon
LocalTimeonFriday,February24,2023”shouldbeclearlywrittenonthefrontofthe
envelopeorboxalongwithProposer’snameandaddress.Responsibilityfortimelysubmittal
liessolelywiththeProposer.Proposalssubmittedafter12:00NoonLocalTimeonFriday,
February24,2023shallnotbeopenedorconsidered.

5. Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination. It is a policy of DeSoto County to

provideequalopportunityforpubliccontractingtoallqualifiedfirms.Minoritybusinesses
willbeaffordedfullopportunitytosubmitproposalsinresponsetothisrequest,andthe
Countywillnotdiscriminateagainstminoritiesorminoritybusinesses.TheContractorshall
notdiscriminateagainstanypersonbecauseofrace,age,sex,creed,color,religion,or
nationalorigin.
6.InterpretationofContractDocuments.ShouldanyProposerfindany
discrepanciesoromissionsfromtheSpecificationsorinanyotherRFPdocuments,orshould
theProposerbeindoubtastotheirmeaning,theProposershouldnotifyandobtainan
interpretationorclarificationfromtheCounty’sRFPAgent,EnvironmentalBusiness
Services,LLC(“EBS”).Everyrequestforaninterpretationand/orclarification,whether
relatingtoSpecificationsorrequirements,mustbemadeinwritingandaddressedtothe
County’sRFPAgent.WritteninquiriesmaybesubmittedbyUnitedStatesMail,overnight
deliveryserviceoremail.Thedeadlineforaskinginterpretations,clarificationsorquestions
shallbeonFriday,February3,2023at9:00A.M.localtime.Anyinterpretationor
clarificationgiveninaccordancewithsuchrequestandpursuanttothisprovisionshallbe
madeonlybytheCountyinconsultationwiththeRFPAgent,andshallbeinwriting,with
copiesforwardedtoallpartiesrequestingRFPspecifications.Nooralinterpretation,
instructionorinformationgivenbyanyemployeeoragentoftheCountyortheRFPAgent

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shallbebindingandmaynotberelieduponbyanyProposer.TheCountyreservestheright
toofficiallymodify,amend,supplement,alterorcancelthisRFPatanytimeafterissuance.
SuchmodificationsshallbemadeonlybywrittenaddendumfurnishedbytheCounty’sRFP
Agent,anacknowledgmentofwhichmustbesubmittedwiththeRespondent’sproposal.The
County’sRFPAgentmaybecontactedasfollows:
EnvironmentalBusinessServices,LLC
5016WestConcordRoad
Brentwood,TN37027
Email:JimMcNaughton@comcast.net

7. Local Conditions Affecting Work. Before submitting any proposal, the

Proposershould(a)inspecttheareaoftheproposedworkwithintheareasoftheCounty,
and(b)arriveataclearunderstandingoftheconditionsunderwhichtheServicesaretobe
provided.EachProposershouldbecomefamiliarwiththefactorsthataffectAcceptable
Wastegenerationincludingtypeofhousing,populationdensity,collectionprocedures
required,labor,andallotherconditionsandfactors,localandotherwise,thatwouldaffect
performanceoftheworkproposedatthepricesproposed.Suchconsiderationsshould
includethearrangementandconditionofexistingstructuresandfacilities,theavailability
andcostoflabor,andfacilitiesfortransporting,handlingandstoringofmaterialsand
equipment.Normaldevelopment,redevelopment,satelliteareasandpotentialannexations
bytheCitiesandextensionofServicestoCitiesmustalsobeconsidered.Allsuchfactors
mustbeproperlyinvestigatedandconsideredinthepreparationofaproposal.No
subsequentfinancialadjustmentwillbeallowedforlackofsuchpriorinformation.
TheestimatedamountofCountyAcceptableWastefora12-monthperiodisoutlinedin
Appendix1.ThisinformationisfurnishedfortheconvenienceoftheProposersandis
consideredasapproximateonly.TheCountymakesnorepresentation,warrantyor
guaranteeoftheseestimatesandtheseestimatesarefurnishedwithoutanyliabilityonthe
partoftheCountyoritsagents.Anyalterationsintheseestimatesshallinnowayinvalidate
anyproposalorthepricestherein.
8.TimeofCompletion.ExceptasotherwiseprovidedforintheContract
Documents,thetermoftheContractforAcceptableWasteDisposalshallbeforten(10)years
beginningonOctober1,2025andshallendonSeptember30,2035(the“InitialTerm”);
however,theTermshallautomaticallybeextendedandcontinueforuptotwo(2)renewal
termsoften(10)yearseach(eachadditionalten(10)yearspana“RenewalTerm”)unless
suchServicesarecancelledbytheCountywithninety(90)dayspriorwrittennoticeofthe
endoftheInitialoranyRenewalTerm.

9. Proposal Security; Performance Bond. All Proposers are required to submit a

ProposalSecuritymadepayabletotheCountyintheamountof$100,000.00withthe
proposal.SuchProposalSecuritymaybeintheformofacertifiedorcashier’scheckdrawn
onanationalorMississippiBankwithabranchofficelocatedinDeSotoCountyorintheform
ofabidbondbyacorporatesuretylicensedtodobusinessinMississippiandacceptableto
theCounty.SuchProposalSecurityshallremainvalidforaminimumofonehundredeighty

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(180)daysfromtheRFPDeadline.SuchProposalSecurityshallbeforfeitediftheProposer
failstocomplywithanyoftheProposalSecurityrequirementsasfollows:
1. RequiredtoenterintoacontractawardedtoitbytheCountyunderthisRFP.
2. RequiredtodeliveraperformancebondasrequiredbytheRFP.
3. Requiredtorefrainfromanydiscussions,meetingsorothercommunications,
writtenororal(exceptforofficialcontractnegotiationsandpubliclycalled
CountyBoardMeetings),withanyCountyofficialduringthetimeperiodafter
theRFPDeadlinedateuntilthecontractawarddate.
4. TherequirementthatthesubmittedProposalwasindependentlyarrivedat,
withoutcollusion,underpenaltyofperjury.
5. Therequirementthatnoamountshallbepaiddirectlyorindirectlytoan
employeeorofficialoftheCountyaswages,compensation,orgiftsinexchange
foractingasanofficer,agent,employee,subcontractor,orconsultanttothe
ProposerinconnectionwiththeprocurementunderthisRFP.
ThesuccessfulProposershallfurnishwithinten(10)daysafternoticeofawardafully
executedcontractintheformattachedheretoandaPerformanceBondintheestimated
annualamountoftheContract.Theperformancebondshallmeettherequirementssetforth
intheGeneralProvisionsandSpecificationsandwillserveassecurityforthefaithful
performanceofthecontract.ThesuretyfortheProposalSecurityandtheperformancebond
mustbeobtainedthroughareputablesuretycompanysatisfactorytotheCountyandmust
beauthorizedtodobusinessintheStateofMississippicountersignedbylocalagent.Consent
ofSuretyfromthebondingcompanyshallbesubmittedwiththeproposal.
10.InitialContractFee.OntheDeliveryDatetheContractorshallberequiredto
paytotheCountytheInitialContractFeeasapartoftheContract.TheInitialContractFee
fortheSolidWasteDisposalServicesawardedpursuanttothisRFPis$25,000.00.

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REQUESTFORPROPOSALS(“RFP”)FORSOLIDWASTEDISPOSALSERVICES
PROPOSALFILENO.23-344-02

JANUARY 17, 2023

III. DEFINITIONS.

Forconvenienceofreference,thefollowingshallconstituteaglossaryoftermswhich,when
utilizedintheContractDocuments,shallhavethemeaningsetforthinthissectionasfollows:
“AcceptableWaste”meansResidentialWasteandCountyCommercialWasteasdefined
hereinbutspecificallyexcludesanyUnacceptableWasteasdefinedherein.
“Act”meansMISS.CODEANN.§31-7-13(m)(xxii)and(r)(Supp.2022),which(r)Statesin
part,“Beforeenteringintoanycontractforgarbagecollectionordisposal,contractforsolid
wastecollectionordisposalorcontractforsewagecollectionordisposal,whichinvolvesan
expenditureofmorethanSeventy-FiveThousandDollars($75,000.00),agoverning
authorityoragencyshallissuepubliclyarequestforproposalsconcerningthespecifications
forsuchserviceswhichshallbeadvertisedforinthesamemannerasprovidedinthissection
forseekingbidsforpurchaseswhichinvolveanexpenditureofmorethantheamount
providedinparagraph(c)ofthissection.Anyrequestforproposalswhenissuedshall
containtermsandconditionsrelatingtoprice,financialresponsibility,technology,legal
responsibilitiesandotherrelevantfactorsasaredeterminedbythegoverningauthorityor
agencytobeappropriateforinclusion;allfactorsdeterminedrelevantbythegoverning
authorityoragencyorrequiredbythisparagraph(r)shallbedulyincludedinthe
advertisementtoelicitproposals.Afterresponsestotherequestforproposalshavebeen
dulyreceived,thegoverningauthorityoragencyshallselectthemostqualifiedproposalor
proposalsonthebasisofprice,technologyandotherrelevantfactorsandfromsuch
proposals,butnotlimitedtothetermsthereof,negotiateandenterintocontractswithone
ormoreofthepersonsorfirmssubmittingproposals.Ifthegoverningauthorityoragency
deemsnoneoftheproposalstobequalifiedorotherwiseacceptable,therequestfor
proposalsprocessmaybereinitiated.”

“ANSI” means the American National Standards Institute.

“Agent” or “RFP Agent” means Environmental Business Services, LLC and its members.

“ApplicableLaw”meanswithrespecttotheperformancebyapartyofitsobligations
hereunder,andanystatute,law,constitution,charter,ordinance,resolution,judgment,
order,decree,rule,regulation,funding,permit,directive,interpretation,standardor
similarlybindingauthority,whichinanycase,shallbeenacted,adopted,promulgated,
issuedorenforcedbyagovernmentalbody,regulatoryagencyand/orcourtofcompetent
jurisdictionthatrelatestooraffectstheCounty,Cities,theContractorand/ortheDisposal
Facility(oranyportionthereof),ortheperformancebyapartyofitsobligationshereunder.
ApplicableLawincludesthelawsoftheStateofMississippi;TitleVI&VIIoftheCivilRights
Actof1964;theEqualEmploymentOpportunityActandtheregulationsissuedthereunder

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bythefederalgovernment;and,theAmericanwithDisabilitiesActof1990andthe
regulationsissuedthereunderbythefederalgovernment.
“Bag”meansplasticorpapersacksdesignedtostoresolidwastewithsufficientwallstrength
tomaintainphysicalintegritywhenliftedbythetop,withthetotalweight(including
contents)nottoexceedthelesserofthemanufacturers’specificationsorsixty(60)pounds.

"Board" means the Board of Supervisors of DeSoto County, Mississippi.

“BulkyWaste”meansfurniture,watertanks,stoves,washingmachines,clothesdryers,
refrigeratorsandairconditioningunits,andotherwhitegoodsandhouseholdappliances.
AllBulkyWastemusthaveagrossweightperitemof60poundsorless.Itshallbethe
responsibilityofownerofResidentialandCommercialUnitstorequirethatallairconditioning
unitsandotherappropriateappliancesarede-energizedofchlorofluorocarbons(CFCs)and
properlytaggedcertifyingthatsuchitemsarede-energizedofCFCspriortobeingplacedfor
collection.BulkyWastethatisnotproperlyde-energizedandtaggedshallbeconsidered
UnacceptableWaste.
"ChangeinLaw"meanstheenactment,adoption,promulgation,modificationorrepeal
subsequenttothedateofrule,regulationorsimilarlegislation(excludinganyhost
communitybenefitsadoptedbyanymunicipality)oranychangeininterpretationor
enforcementthereofbyanyfederal,Stateorothergovernmentalbodyotherthantheparties
totheContractwhichmateriallyalterstheabilityofthepartiestoadheretotheobligation
oftheContract.Notwithstandingtheabovetothecontrary,iftheenactment,adoption,
promulgationormodificationofanysuchenvironmentallegislationwasofficiallyproposed
asofJanuary17,2023,suchenvironmentallegislationshallnotconstitutea"ChangeinLaw,"
orifanysuchenvironmentalregulations,codeorrulehasbeenpublishedforcommentasof
January17,2023,suchenvironmentalregulation,codeorruleshallnotconstitutea"Change
inLaw."
“City”and“Cities”meansthecitiesofSouthaven,HornLake,OliveBranch,Hernandoand
theTownofWalls,Mississippi.
“ClosureDate”meansthebeginningdatethattheDisposalFacilityand/orDisposalSitewill
nolongerbeactiveandcannolongeracceptMSW.
“Collection”means(a)theprocessofpickingupsolidwasteandrecyclablematerialsfrom
acustomerthatgeneratessuchwasteandmaterialsand(b)theprocessoftransportingand
deliveringthesolidwasteandrecyclablematerialstoasolidwastemanagementfacility
“CollectionService”meansoneormoreoftheservicesprovidedbyacontractorforthe
collectionofsolidwasteandrecyclablematerialspursuanttoacontractwiththeCounty
and/orCities.
“CommencementDate”meansthedatetheContractorbeginsperformingServices
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“CommercialUnit”meansanycommercial,governmental,industrialorinstitutional
establishmentandallotherbuildingsorpremisesotherthanResidentialUnitslocatedwithin
theCounty.Amulti-familyresidentialcomplex(townhouses,condominiums,orapartments)
withmorethanfour(4)unitsisaCommercialUnit.
“CommercialWaste”meansanyandallSolidWastegeneratedbyaCommercialUnitand
specificallyexcludesUnacceptableWasteasdefinedherein.
“ConstructionDebris”meanswastebuildingmaterialsresultingfromconstruction,
remodeling,repairordemolitionoperationsperformedbythehomeownerandnota
contractorataResidentialUnit.
“ContractYear”meansasuccessivetwelve-monthperiodcommencingforthefirstyearon
theCommencementDateandthereafterannuallyontheanniversaryoftheCommencement
Date,exceptthatthefinalContractYearshallbeforaperiodthatendsontheexpirationdate
orotherterminationdateofthisContract.
“ContractDocuments”meansandincludestheAdvertisementoftheRequestforProposals,
InstructionstoProposers,GeneralProvisionsandSpecifications,theexecutedContractform
withallrequiredattachments,Contractor’sProposalFormandinformationsubmitted
therewith,anyaddendaorchangestotheforegoingdocumentsagreedtoinwritingbythe
CountyandtheContractor,theresolutionoftheCountyauthorizingtheServices,the
performancebondandtheinsurancecertificate.
“Contractor”meansthepersonwhoagreespursuanttothetermsandconditionsofa
contractbetweensuchPersonandtheCountytoperformtheServicesonbehalfofthe
CountyrequiredbythisRequestforProposals.

“County” means the DeSoto County, Mississippi.

“CountyFacilityorFacilities”meansanygovernmentalorinstitutionalestablishmentof
theCountyandallotherbuildingsorpremisesowned,leasedorotherwisecontrolledbythe
BoardorCounty.
“CountyCommercialWaste”meansCommercialWastegeneratedbyCountyFacilities
participatingintheContract.
“CPI”meanstheConsumerPriceIndexforUrbanConsumers(CPI-U)“Garbageandtrash
collection”index(publishedbytheBureauofLaborStatistics,U.S.DepartmentofLabor).
“DeadAnimals”meansanimalsorportionsthereofequaltoorgreaterthan10poundsin
weightthathaveexpiredfromanycause,exceptthoseslaughteredorkilledforhuman
consumption.DeadAnimalsgreaterthan10poundsarenotconsideredasResidentialWaste
underthisRFPandarenotrequiredtobedisposedofbytheContractor.

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“Delivery Date” means the date the parties execute the Contract Documents.

“DisasterDebris”meansanysolidwasteresultingfromaflood,icestorm,windstorm,
tornado,orotheractofGod.Intheeventthatanydisasterdebriscollectionisrequiredasa
resultofaflood,icestorm,windstorm,tornado,orotheractofGodtheCountymaycontract
separatelyforthedisposalofsuchDisasterDebris.
“DisposalPrice”meanstheamountpayabletotheContractorfororwithrespecttothe
provisionofDisposalServices.
“DisposalFacility”meanstheMunicipalSolidWasteLandfilland/orTransferStation,
detailedonSchedule3hereof,suppliedbytheContractorpursuanttotheseContract

Documents.

“DisposalSite”meanstheContractor’sMunicipalSolidWasteLandfilldetailedonSchedule
3hereoftobeutilizedforfinaldisposalforSolidWastecollectedpursuanttotheContract

Documents.

“Dumpster”meansametalorhigh-impactUVstabilizedpolyethylenereceptacleusedinthe
mechanicalpickupofCommercialWastehavingacapacityoftwo(2)toeight(8)cubicyards
forSmallDumpstersandfifteen(15)toforty(40)cubicyardsforLargeDumpsters.
“E-Verify”meansSection71-11-3oftheMississippiCodeof1972,asamended,regarding
thestatusverificationofallemployees.ProposerandContractormustshowproofof
compliancewithE-Verifyinitsproposal.
“Fee(s)”meansthefeesoramountspayabletotheContractorfororwithrespecttothe
provisionofServices,assetforthintheContractDocuments.
"Garbage"meansputrescibleanimalandvegetablewastesresultingfromthehandling,
preparation,cookingandconsumptionoffood,includingwastesfrommarkets,storage
facilities,handlingandsaleofproduceandotherfoodproducts,andexceptingsuchmaterials
thatmaybeservicedbygarbagegrindersandhandledashouseholdsewage.
“HazardousWastes”meansanywasteorcombinationofwasteofasolid,liquid,contained
gaseous,orsemisolidformwhich,becauseofitsquantity,concentrationorphysical,
chemicalorinfectiouscharacteristics,may(i)cause,orsignificantlycontributetoanincrease
inmortalityoranincreaseinseriousirreversibleorincapacitatingreversibleillness;or(ii)
poseasubstantialpresentorpotentialhazardtohumanhealthortheenvironmentwhen
improperlytreated,stored,transported,disposedof,orotherwisemanagedwhicharelisted
bytheEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyashazardouswasteswhichexceedthethreshold
limitssetforthintheEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyregulationsforclassifyinghazardous
waste.Suchwastesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thosewasteswhicharetoxic,corrosive,
flammable,irritants,strongsensitizers,orwhichgeneratepressurethroughdecomposition,
heatorothermeans.Suchwastesdonotincludethoseradioactivematerialsregulated
pursuanttotheMississippiRadiationProtectionLawof1976,appearinginSection45-14-1

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“IndustrialWaste”meanssolidwastegeneratedbymanufacturingorindustrialprocesses
thatisnotahazardouswasteregulatedunderSubtitleCofRCRA.Suchwastemayinclude,but
isnotlimitedto,wasteresultingfromthefollowingmanufacturingprocesses:Electricpower
generation;fertilizer/agriculturalchemicals;foodandrelatedproducts/by-products;
inorganicchemicals;ironandsteelmanufacturing;leatherandleatherproducts;nonferrous
metalsmanufacturing/foundries;organicchemicals;plasticsandresinsmanufacturing;pulp
andpaperindustry;rubberandmiscellaneousplasticproducts;stone,glass,clay,andconcrete
products;textilemanufacturing;transportationequipment;andwatertreatment.
“InfectiousMedicalWaste”meanssolidorliquidwastes,whichmaycontainpathogens
withsufficientvirulenceandquantitysuchthatexposuretothewastebyasusceptiblehost
hasbeenproventoresultinaninfectiousdisease.Suchwastemayinclude,butisnotlimited
to,culturesandstocksofinfectiousagents;bloodandbloodproducts;pathologicalwastes;
contaminatedcarcasses,bodypartsandbeddingofanimalsexposedtopathogensormedical
research;alldiscardedsharps(e.g.hypodermicneedles,syringes,Pasteurpipettes,broken
glassandscalpelblades);and,otherwastesdeterminedinfectiousbythegeneratororso
classifiedbytheStateDepartmentofHealth.
“InitialContractFee”meanstheamountpayablebytheContractortotheCountyonthe
DeliveryDate.TheContractorisrequiredtopaytotheCountytheInitialContractFeeasa
partoftheContract.OntheDeliveryDatetheContractorshallberequiredtopaytothe
CountytheInitialContractFee(s)asapartoftheContract.TheInitialContractFeeforthe
SolidWasteDisposalServicesis$25,000.00.
"Landfill"meansacontrolledareaoflanduponwhichsolidwastesaredeposited,
compacted,andcoveredwithnoon-siteburningofwastes,andwhichissolocated,
contoured,drainedandoperatedsothatitwillnotcauseanadverseeffectonpublichealth
ortheenvironment.ThistermincludesMSWLFunitsandotherlandfills,butnotsiteswhich
receiveonlyrubbish.
“LiquidWaste”meansanywastematerialthatisdeterminedtocontain“freeliquids”as
definedbyMethod9095(PaintFilterLiquidsTest)asdescribedin“TestMethodsfor
EvaluatingSolidWastes.Physical/ChemicalMethods”(EPApublicationnumberSW-846).
“MedicalWaste”meansallwastegeneratedindirectpatientcareorindiagnosticor
researchareasthatisnon-infectiousbutaestheticallyrepugnantiffoundintheenvironment.

“MDEQ” means the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality or any successor or assign.

“Minority”meansasociallyandeconomicallydisadvantagedsmallbusinessconcern
organizedforprofitperformingacommerciallyusefulfunctionwhichisownedand
controlledbyoneormoreindividualsorminoritybusinessenterprisescertifiedbytheoffice,
atleastseventy-fivepercent(75%)ofwhomareresidentcitizensoftheStateofMississippi.

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Forpurposesofthisparagraph,theterm“sociallyandeconomicallydisadvantagedsmall
businessconcern”shallhavethemeaningascribedtosuchtermundertheSmallBusiness
Act(15USCS,Section637(a)).Ownedandcontrolledmeansabusinessinwhichoneormore
minoritiesorminoritybusinessenterprisescertifiedbytheofficeownatleastfifty-one
percent(51%)orinthecaseofacorporationatleastfifty-onepercent(51%)ofthevoting
stockandcontrolatleastfifty-onepercent(51%)ofthemanagementanddailybusiness
operationsofthebusiness.
"MunicipalSolidWaste”or“MSW"meansanynonhazardoussolidwasteresultingfrom
theoperationofresidential,commercial,governmental,industrialorinstitutional
establishmentsexceptoilfieldexplorationandproductionwastesandsewagesludge.
"MunicipalSolidWasteLandfill”or“MSWLandfill”meansadiscreteareaoflandoran
excavationthatreceivesAcceptableWaste(includingashfromamunicipalsolidwaste
combustionfacility)andthatisnotalandapplicationunit,surfaceimpoundment,injection
well,orwastepile,asthosetermsaredefinedunder40CFRPart257.2.AnMSWLFunitalso
mayreceiveothertypesofRCRASubtitleDwastes,suchasCommercialWaste,Sludge,small
quantitygeneratorwaste,SpecialWasteandIndustrialWaste.Suchalandfillmaybe
publiclyorprivatelyowned.
“Nonputrescible”meansnotbeingputrid,rottenorodorous,suchaslimbs,leaves,pine
straw,etc.
“NoticeofViolation”or“NOV”meansanywrittennotificationfromagovernmentalentity
ofaviolationofapplicablelaworregulation,whetherbyletter,memorandum,legalor
administrativepleading,orotherwrittencommunication.

“OSHA” means the Occupational Safety and Health Act and all implementing rules and regulations.

“Permit(s)”meanstheapplicableapprovals,permits,authorizations,certifications,and
licensesissuedbyfederal,StateorlocalgovernmentalauthoritiesrequiredbytheContractor
fortheoperationandmaintenanceoftheDisposalFacilityandDisposalSiteusedforfinal
disposalforSolidWastecollectedpursuanttotheContractDocuments.
“Person”meanseverynaturalperson,firm,partnership,association,corporationorsolid
wasteauthoritywhetherpublicorprivate.
“PutrescibleWastes”meanssolidwastes,whicharecapableofbeingdecomposedby
microorganismswithsufficientrapiditytocausenuisancesfromodorsorgases.
"Processingfacility"meansafacility,otherthanacompostingfacilityortransferstation
usedtosort,shred,grind,bale,treatorotherwiseprocesssolidwaste.Thetermdoesnot
includefacilitieswhichreceiveandmanageonlyrecyclablecomponentsofsolidwastesthat
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“Recyclables”meansthosewasteitemsspecifiedbytheCountyorCityforseparate
collection,transporttoandacceptedbythedesignatedRecyclableMaterialsdisposalfacility.
ACollectionServicewillcollectthoseRecyclablesthatareacceptedatadesignated
RecyclableMaterialsdisposalfacility.Suchmaterialsmayincludenewspaper,paper,
cardboard,aluminum,metalcansandplasticswithrecyclingemblems1–7.Other
recyclablesmaybecollectedbytheCountyand/orCitiespursuanttotheirrecycling

programs.

“Refuse”isacomprehensivetermmeaningsomethingrejectedordiscardedasworthlessor
uselessincluding,butnotlimitedto,packaging,paper,rags,cartons,wood,rubber,plastics,
glass,crockery,metalcansandothersimilardiscardedhouseholdmaterialsexcluding
UnacceptableWaste.
"Regulatedhazardouswaste"meansasolidwastethatisahazardouswaste,asdefinedin
40CFRPart261.3,thatisnotexcludedfromregulationasahazardouswasteunder40CFR
Part261.4(b)orwasnotgeneratedbyaconditionallyexemptsmallquantitygeneratoras
definedin40CFRPart261.5.
“RejectedRecyclables”meansthosewasteitemsspecifiedbytheCountyorCityfor
separatecollection,transporttothedesignatedRecyclableMaterialsdisposalfacilitybutare
rejectedbythedesignatedRecyclableMaterialsdisposalfacility.
“ResidentialUnit”meansasingleormultiplefamilydwellingwithintheunincorporated
limitsoftheCountyand/orCityparticipatinginthisContract.
“ResidentialWaste”meansgarbage,trashandbulkywastegeneratedinthenormal
operationofaResidentialUnitandexcludesUnacceptableWasteandRecyclables.Theterm
“ResidentialWaste”alsoincludessmallamountsofCommercialWasteandRubbishthatis
normallycollectedalongwithResidentialWaste.SuchsmallamountsofCommercialWaste
wouldincludewastecollectedfromchurches,volunteerfiredepartmentsandsmall
commercialunitswithoutdumpsters.
“Rubbish”meansYardWaste,ConstructionDebrisandothernon-putrescibleSolidWastes
(excludingashes)including,butnotlimitedto,cartons,wood,furnitureandsimilarmaterial.
“RulesandRegulations”meanstheContractor’srulesandrequirementswithrespecttothe
operationoftheDisposalFacilityassetforthinSchedule3.SuchRulesandRegulationsas
theygoverntheCounty’suseoftheDisposalFacilitycannotnotbemodifiedwithoutthe
priorapprovaloftheCountyBoard.

“Service Area” means the geographic area of DeSoto County, Mississippi.

“SolidWaste”meansanygarbage,orrefuse,sludgefromawastewatertreatmentplant,
watersupplytreatmentplant,orairpollutioncontrolfacilityandotherdiscardedmaterial,
includingsolid,liquid,semi-solid,orcontainedgaseousmaterialresultingfromindustrial,
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notincludesolidordissolvedmaterialsindomesticsewage,orsolidordissolvedmaterials
inirrigationreturnflowsorindustrialdischargesthatarepointsourcessubjecttopermit
under33U.S.C.1342,orsource,specialnuclear,orby-productmaterialasdefinedbythe
AtomicEnergyActof1954,asamended(68Stat.923).
"Sludge"meansanysolid,semi-solid,orliquidwastegeneratedfromamunicipal,
commercial,orindustrialwastewatertreatmentplant,watersupplytreatmentplant,orair
pollutioncontrolfacilityexclusiveofthetreatedeffluentfromawastewatertreatmentplant.
“StableMatter”meansallmanureandotherwastematternormallyaccumulatedinorabout
astable,orananimal,livestockorpoultryenclosure,andresultingfromthekeepingof
animals,poultryorlivestock.
“StateApprovedDisposalFacility”meansasolidwastelandfill,processingorcomposting
facilitythatmeetsallapplicablefederalandStateenvironmentalrequirementsand

regulations.

“Ton” means a short ton of 2000 pounds.

“Tonsperday”meanstheaveragenumberoftonsdeliveredoveraspecificcalendarperiod.
ForpurposesofcalculatingthisaverageallSaturdays,SundaysandHolidaysshallnotbe
countedthereforeanormalweekwithoutaHolidayshallhave5daysandanonleapyear
shallhave256days,theaveragemonthwillhave21.3days.Unlessotherwisespecifiedto
thecontrary,theterm“tonsperday”shallmeanthisaveragecomputedonamonthlybasis.
“TransferStation”meansafixedfacilityusedfortheprimarypurposeofconsolidatingMSW
fromsmallersolidwastetransportationvehiclestoatractor-trailerspecificallydesignedto
transportsolidwastelongdistancestoaMunicipalSolidWasteLandfill.
“TurnaroundTippingTime”meansthetotaltimerequiredtocompletetheprocessfora
collectionvehicletoqueoutsideofadisposalfacility,enteradisposalfacility,emptyitsload
andleavethedisposalfacility.Itdoesnotincludebreak-timeorbreakdowntimewithina
disposalfacility.
“UnacceptableWaste”includesHazardousWaste,RegulatedHazardousWaste,Infectious
MedicalWaste,Industrial,Liquid,MedicalWaste,sludge,motoroil,batteries,gasoline,paint,
rubbertiresorothersolidorliquidwastespecificallyprohibitedfordisposalattheDisposal
FacilitybyMDEQoranyotherregulatoryagencyhavingjurisdictionoversuchlandfill,in
accordancewithApplicableLaw.
"YardWaste"meanstheleaves,grasscuttings,weeds,gardenwaste,treelimbs,andother
vegetativewastesgeneratedatresidential,commercial,institutional,governmental,or
industrialproperties.
TermsGenerally.Wheneverthecontextmayrequire,anypronounwhichisusedintheRFP
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feminineandneuterformsandthesingularshallincludethepluralandviceversa.Unless
otherwisespecificallynoted,thewords“include”,“includes”,and“including”asusedherein
shallbedeemedtobefollowedbythephrase“withoutlimitation”.Thewords“agree“,
“agreements”,“approval”and“consent”asusedhereinshallbedeemedtobefollowedbythe
phrase“whichshallnotbeunreasonablywithheldorundulydelayed”exceptasspecifically

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IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATIONS, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF DISPOSAL

FACILITY.

(a)General.TheContractorshallacceptduringtheHoursofOperationand
disposeofattheDisposalFacilityall:
(i)ResidentialWastedeliveredtotheDisposalFacilitybyoronbehalfof(i.e.by
acontractor)theCountyorCity
(ii)CountyCommercialWastedeliveredtotheDisposalFacilitybyoronbehalfof
(i.e.byacontractor)theCounty
(b)BeforetheCommencementDate,theCountyshallprovidetheContractoralist
ofvehiclesthatareauthorizedbytheCountytoutilizetheDisposalFacilitypursuanttothe
ContractDocumentsandContract.Changestotheauthorizedlistshallonlybemadeand
approvedbytheContractAdministrator.Changesmaybemadeverballybutshallbe
followedupinwriting(email)totheContractAdministratorwithin24hours.TheContractor
shallberesponsibletomaintainthelistofauthorizedvehicles.Anyvehiclenotauthorized
bytheCountyattemptingtodisposeofwasteattheDisposalFacilitypursuanttothese
ContractDocumentsisan“unauthorizedvehicle”.TheContractorshallnotifytheContract
AdministratorofunauthorizedvehiclesattemptingtousetheDisposalFacility.
(c)TheContractorshallnotacceptRejectedRecyclableswithoutpriornoticeand
approvaloftheContractAdministrator.
(d)DisposalFacilityControl.AtalltimesduringtheTerm,theContractorshall
ownorotherwisehavecontroloftheDisposalFacility.

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