Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee Request for Proposals Household Hazardous Waste Recovery Events

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1 REPLY TO: Attn: Regina Young Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee 330 W. Woodlawn Ave Hastings, MI (269) BY: December 19, 2018, 2:00 PM The Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee (BCSWOC) Issues the following (RFP) to operate two single-day collection events per year for County residents for a three year period. The events are scheduled for May and September, 2019, 2020 and 2021 at the Barry County Expo Center (Fairgrounds) in Barry County. Dates may be subject to change. The BCSWOC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to award the bid to someone other than the low bidder, to waive irregularities and/or formalities, and to accept any bid, which in its judgment best serves the interests of the BCSWOC. The acceptance of a bid will not create or impose a contractual or other obligation in or on the BCSWOC, and the BCSWOC reserves the right to reject a bid even after acceptance and notification of acceptance for any or no reason. The BCSWOC will not be obligated to the Contractor until the Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Disposal Agreement is approved and signed by both parties. All forms and attachments must be fully completed upon submittal. Electronic copies of the forms, as well as all open RFPs, are available at: Sealed bids should be labeled HHW Recovery Events. Bids must be delivered by the time and to the location above. Bids received after the deadline may remain unopened. Faxed copies will not be accepted. 1

2 KEY DATES: Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS Bid Release Date: December 5, 2018 Bid Due Date: December 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM Bid Opening: Immediately following Bid Due Date Bid Awarded: December 27, 2018 Collection Dates: Saturday May 4, 2019 & September 21, 2019 Saturday May (TBD), 2020 & September (TBD), 2020 Saturday May (TBD), 2021 & September (TBD), 2021 *TBD To Be Determined TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I: DRAFT CONTRACT... 3 PART II: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS COST PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS PART III: EXHIBITS EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF SERVICES... 3 EXHIBIT B: COST PROPOSAL FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PART IV: ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT 1: SIGNATURE PAGE ATTACHMENT 2: CHECKLIST

3 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Contractor Agreement This agreement, made and entered this day of, 2019, by and between the County of Barry, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Michigan (hereafter referred to as the COUNTY), acting for and on behalf of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee, whose administrative office is located at (hereafter referred to as the BCSWOC), and with principal offices located at (hereafter referred to as the CONTRACTOR). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the BCSWOC operates a household hazardous waste program (hereafter referred to as the PROGRAM); and WHEREAS, the PROGRAM collects waste that must be sorted, packed, transported, and disposed using proper techniques and must be processed by a firm licensed to transport and dispose of such waste by reusing or recycling whenever possible; and WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR, meets all the licensing and other certifications and authorizations required by Federal and State laws and regulations, has submitted a proposal in response to the County s request for proposals, for the provisions of services required by the BCSWOC for the PROGRAM; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY accepts the CONTRACTOR s proposal subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, IT IS HEREBY AGREED by and between the parties as follows: FIRST: Program Description. The BCSWOC s PROGRAM consists of two collections each summer (May and September). Collections are open to Barry County residents from approximately 8:30 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. Appointments are not required. The type of materials collected by the PROGRAM are household waste materials primarily from residential generators that may be described as ignitable, reactive, corrosive, toxic and other such materials as defined by the Natural Resources Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). SECOND: Scope of Services. In addition to those responsibilities set forth in the body of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall also perform those services and responsibilities set forth in the attached Exhibit A, Scope of Services, which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement and made a part hereof. The Exhibit A, Scope of Services, includes the services to be provided by the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR s responsibilities with regards to its personnel, and the CONTRACTOR s record keeping responsibilities. 3

4 THIRD: Responsibilities of the BCSWOC. The BCSWOC s personnel shall be responsible for the following: A. Organization and setting up of each collection PROGRAM. B. Operating the collection site, including assisting with traffic control, assisting customers, assisting with unloading of vehicles (where necessary), and assisting with site cleanup (where necessary). FOURTH: Schedule of Collections. The 2019 schedule of household hazardous waste collection events covered by this agreement includes Saturday May 4, 2019 and Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Barry County Fairgrounds. The 2020 schedule of household hazardous waste collection events covered by this agreement includes Saturday May (To Be Determined TBD), 2020 and Saturday September (TBD), 2020 at the Barry County Fairgrounds. The 2021 schedule of household hazardous waste collection events covered by this agreement includes Saturday May (TBD), 2021 and Saturday September (TBD), 2021 at the Barry County Fairgrounds. The schedule for each year will be confirmed by the end of January of each year. The BCSWOC, at its sole discretion, may change any scheduled collection upon fourteen (14) days prior written notice to the CONTRACTOR, without penalty or liability to either the COUNTY or BCSWOC. FIFTH: Compensation. It is expressly understood and agreed that the COUNTY shall compensate the CONTRACTOR for services provided under this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with the cost per unit set forth in the attached Exhibit B, Price Sheet. The attached Exhibit B, Price Sheet, is incorporated by reference into this Agreement and made a part hereof. SIXTH: Method of Billing and Payment. After each collection, the CONTRACTOR shall submit an invoice to the BCSWOC in the form requested by the BCSWOC. Each bill at a minimum shall list the categories of items collected, as described in Exhibit B, Price Sheet, the number of units of each item collected, the total price of the units of each item collected, the site fee to be charged for the collection, and the total sum due for the collection being billed. Approval for payment of a bill shall not be granted by the BCSWOC until the appropriate manifests covering the materials collected which are being billed are returned to the BCSWOC. The County shall process and pay each invoice in accordance with the County s procedure for processing and paying Accounts Payable. SEVENTH: Maintenance of Records. Except as otherwise provided by the rules and regulations of the State of Michigan or the Federal Government, the CONTRACTOR shall keep and maintain records covering services performed under this Agreement for a period of not less than five (5) years. For records that are public records under the Freedom of Information Act 4

5 (FOIA), Contractor shall cooperate with the County in providing a response to requests for disclosure of public records under FOIA. Contractor shall promptly forward all FOIA requests for records relating to the Program to the County within one (1) business day after its receipt of the request. EIGHTH: Applicable Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Michigan. The venue for the bringing of any legal or equitable action under this Agreement shall be the COUNTY OF BARRY of the State of Michigan. NINTH: Compliance with the Law. In performing the services to be conducted under this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. This Agreement shall be subject to and construed according to the laws of the State of Michigan. Any legal or equity action under the Agreement shall be in Michigan Courts whose venue and jurisdiction shall be established in accordance with the statutes of the State of Michigan and Michigan Court Rules. In the event that any action is brought under this Agreement in or is moved to Federal Court, the venue for such action shall be the Federal Judicial District of Michigan, Western District, Southern Division. TENTH: Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that the CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor. The employees, servants, agents and assigns of the CONTRACTOR shall in no way be deemed to and shall not hold themselves out as employees, servants, or agents of the COUNTY and shall not be entitled to any fringe benefits of the COUNTY, such as, but not limited to, health and accident insurance, life insurance, paid vacation or sick leave, or longevity. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for paying all salaries, wages and other compensation which may be due its employees or agents for performing services under this Agreement and for the withholding and payment of all applicable taxes, including, but not limited to, income and social security taxes, to the proper Federal, State and local governments. It is also expressly understood and agreed that County and its employees, contractors other than the Contractor, and agents shall in no way be deemed to be and shall not hold themselves out as employees of the Contractor. ELEVENTH: Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, protect, defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the COUNTY and its elected and appointed officers, employees, servants and agents from all claims, damages, costs, lawsuits and expenses, that they may incur as a result of any acts, omissions or negligence of the CONTRACTOR or any of its employees, agents or servants that may arise out of this Agreement. TWELFTH: Insurance. The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage s of not less than those outlined below. These minimums shall in no way be construed to reduce said requirements below applicable legally mandated 5

6 levels. All coverage shall be with insurance companies licensed and admitted to do business in the State of Michigan. Additionally, all coverage shall be with insurance carriers acceptable to the COUNTY: THIRTEENTH: Worker s Disability Compensation Insurance: The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain during the life of this Agreement, Worker s Disability Compensation Insurance, including employer s liability in accordance with all applicable statutes of the State of Michigan. A. Commercial General Liability Insurance: The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain during the life of this Agreement, Commercial General Liability Insurance on an occurrence basis with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and/or aggregate combined single limit, personal injury, bodily injury and property damage. Coverage shall include the following extensions: (1) Contractual Liability, (2) Products and Completed Operations Coverage, (3) Independent Contractors Coverage, (4) Broad Form General Liability Extensions or the equivalent, and (5) Annual contract aggregate applicable to this Agreement. B. Motor Vehicle Liability: The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain, during the life of this Agreement, Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, including Michigan No-Fault Coverage, with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit, bodily injury and property damage. Coverage shall include owned, nonowned and hired vehicles. C. Additional Insured: Commercial General Liability Insurance and Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance as described above shall include the following as Additional Insured ; COUNTY OF BARRY, all elected and appointed officials, all employees and volunteers, all boards, commissions and/or authorities and board members, including employees and volunteers thereof. D. Cancellation Notice: Workers Disability Compensation Insurance, Commercial General Liability Insurance, Pollution Liability Insurance if on policies separate from General or Motor Vehicle Liability, and Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance as described above, shall include an endorsement stating the following: It is understood and agreed that twenty (20) days Advance Written Notice of Cancellation, Non-Renewal, Reduction and/or Material Change shall be sent to: Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee, c/o Michael Brown, 220 W. State St. Hastings, MI E. Proof of Insurance: The CONTRACTOR shall provide to the COUNTY at the time the Agreement is returned by it for execution, certificates of insurance and policies as listed below: 1. Certificate of Insurance for Workers Disability Compensation Insurance; 6

7 2. Certificate of Insurance for Commercial General Liability Insurance; 3. Certificate of Insurance for Vehicle Liability Insurance; 4. Certificate of Insurance for Pollution Liability Insurance if on policies separate from those evidenced by the Certificates of Insurance required by items 2 and 3 this subsection. 5. If so requested, certified copies of all policies mentioned above will be furnished. FOURTEENTH: Nondiscrimination. The Contractor, as required by law and/or the Barry County Equal Opportunity Employment/Nondiscrimination Policy, shall not discriminate against a person to be served or an employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability that is unrelated to the individual s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position, height, weight, marital status, or political affiliation. The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to, the following: A. The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 453, as amended. B. The Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 220, as amended. C. Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, P.L , 87 Stat 355, and regulations promulgated thereunder. D. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, P.L , 104 Stat 327 (42 USC et seq), as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder. Breach of this section shall be regarded as a material breach of this Agreement. In the event the Contractor is found not to be in compliance with this section, the County may terminate this Agreement effective as of the date of delivery of written notification to the Contractor. 7

8 FIFTEENTH: Iran Linked Business. The Contractor, by entry into this agreement, has certified to the County that neither it nor any of its successors, parent companies, subsidiaries, or companies under common ownership or control of the Contractor, are an Iran Linked Business engaged in investment activities of $20,000, or more with the energy sector of Iran, within the meaning of Michigan Public Act 517 of It is expressly understood and agreed that the Contractor shall not become an Iran Linked Business during the term of this Agreement. NOTE: IF A PERSON OR ENTITY FALSELY CERTIFIES THAT IT IS NOT AN IRAN LINKED BUSINESS AS DEFINED BY PUBLIC ACT 517 OF 2012, IT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES OF NOT MORE THAN $250, OR TWO TIMES THE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT FOR WHICH THE FALSE CERTIFICATION WA MADE, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, PLUS COSTS OF INVESTIGATION AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES INCURRED, AS MOR FULLY SET FORTH IN SECTION 5 OF ACT NO 517, PUBLIC ACTS OF SIXTEENTH: Waivers. No failure or delay on the part of either of the parties to this Agreement in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege preclude any other further exercise of any other right, power or privilege. SEVENTEENTH: Amendments. Modifications, amendments or waivers of any provision of this Agreement may be made only by the written mutual consent of the parties hereto. EIGHTEENTH: Subcontracting of Assignment. The CONTRACTOR shall not subcontract or assign its duties and/or obligations under this Agreement, except for that of final disposal. NINETEENTH: Agreement Duration. This Agreement shall commence upon the day of, 2019, and shall continue until the 31 st day of December, 2021, after which this Agreement shall continue on a month to month basis until it is superseded by a new Agreement between the COUNTY and the CONTRACTOR or terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the COUNTY may at its sole discretion terminate this Agreement prior to December 31, 2021 upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to the CONTRACTOR. In the event that the Agreement is prematurely terminated, the CONTRACTOR shall be paid for all services performed up to the effective date of termination. TWENTIETH: Disregarding Titles. The titles of the sections set forth in this Agreement are inserted for the convenience of reference only and shall be disregarded when construing or interpreting any of the provisions of this Agreement. 8

9 TWENTY-FIRST: Completeness of the Agreement. This Agreement and any additional or supplementary documents incorporated herein by specific reference contain all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties hereto, and no other agreements, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement or any part thereof shall have any validity or bind any of the parties hereto. TWENTY-SECOND: Binding Effect of the Agreement. The covenants and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and for the benefit of the heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. TWENTY-THIRD: Invalid Provisions. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid it shall be considered to be deleted and the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. Where the deletion of the invalid provision would result in the illegality and/or unenforceability of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be considered to have terminated as of the date in which the provision was declared invalid. TWENTY-FOURTH: Certification of Authority to Sign Agreement. The persons signing on behalf of the parties hereto certify by their signatures that they are duly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that this Agreement has been authorized by said parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the authorized representatives of the parties hereto have fully signed this Agreement on the day and year first above written. COUNTY OF BARRY WITNESSED BY, Chairperson County Board of Commissioners Date CONTRACTOR WITNESSED BY Authorized Signature Date Name (printed) Title (printed) 9

10 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee (BCSWOC) organizes two every year, to which residents deliver unwanted household hazardous waste. The BCSWOC selects sites, advertises, educates residents on proper disposal methods, and schedules appointments for interested participants. In 2016 & 2017, a total of 72,600 pounds of household hazardous waste was collected through the four annual events. In an effort to serve the needs of Barry County residents, the BCSWOC is requesting bids from qualified contractors. Following is a list of submission requirements. Exhibit A, Scope of Services found on page 10, provides a complete list of Contractor Responsibilities, including personnel, record-keeping, and packaging requirements. PROJECT OVERVIEW: Provide a brief synopsis of the proposal including a history of the organization, corporate ownership, services, resources, track record, and ability to meet the needs of the County as expressing this RFP. RELATED PROJECT EXPERIENCE: Provide a list of previous household hazardous waste projects performed. Include the agency s name, contacts, telephone numbers, and a brief description of the project. ON-SITE SERVICES TO BE OFFERED: A detailed description of on-site activities including receipt, segregation, packaging, loading, and transportation of materials A list of qualified staff and their duties, ensuring sufficient staff to handle potentially 30,000 pounds of household hazardous waste and related materials, the current maximum collected at any one collection A detailed list of equipment to be on-site at each collection Name, address, and other contact information for the transfer, disposal, and/or recycling facilities to be used. Include permits Contingency Plans, including a description of notification procedures to collection participants and plan of evacuation in case of on-site emergency ACCEPTABLE AND UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS: Provide the BCSWOC with a list of all acceptable items, including a list of items that will not be allowed for collection as required by the Contractor, or by local, state or federal laws or regulations. RECYCLING: As part of the proposal, provide a list of materials that will be recycled rather than disposed. 10

11 COMPLIANCE: Briefly summarize current compliance with state and federal regulations. Include a synopsis on any past or current violations or non-compliance with federal transportation or RCRA regulations or state regulations. 11

12 COST PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS INTRODUCTION: Each bidder must submit a Cost Proposal for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Services. Cost Proposals should include, in detail, all costs involved in a one-day collection event. COST PROPOSAL: Use EXHIBIT B on page 15 to provide price quote. Incomplete detail or bid will not be considered. SIGNATURE PAGE: Include the signed Signature Page on page 15 of this RFP. This document commits the bidder to the price quotes stated in the Cost Proposal. 12

13 Exhibit A Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee SCOPE OF SERVICES The responsibilities of CONTRACTOR with regards to the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program (PROGRAM) of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee (BCSWOC) as well as personnel, record keeping, packing supplies, and other requirements to be met by the Contractor are as follows: 1. CONTRACTOR Responsibilities. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the following: a. Provide a detailed description of on-site activities including receipt, segregation, packaging, loading, and transportation of materials b. Provide staff (determined by the CONTRACTOR with agreement from the BCSWOC) to be on site for each collection of the PROGRAM to unload, sort, characterize, label, and manifest containers for shipment to CONTRACTOR. c. Provide a detailed list of equipment to be on-site at each collection d. Provide a Contingency Plan, including a description of notification procedures to collection participants and plan of evacuation in case of on-site emergency e. Provide transportation and disposal of all Household Hazardous Waste materials brought to the collection site in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations f. Accept legal generator status (by manifestation) once the material is loaded on the CONTRACTOR s vehicle(s) and the vehicle(s) leave the collection site g. Ensure that the transportation and disposal of all Household Hazardous Waste materials under this Agreement shall be by utilizing licensed hauling and storage equipment to a designated, licensed disposal site pursuant to any and all applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, and regulations h. Weigh each container of material collected and provide the BCSWOC with gross weights of each material manifested for each PROGRAM date within two weeks of each event date. i. Provide the BCSWOC with written documentation of the net total quantity of each class of Household Hazardous Waste materials transported by the CONTRACTOR j. Provide the BCSWOC with a list of all acceptable items, including a list of items that will not be allowed for collection as required by the CONTRACTOR, or by local, state, or federal laws or regulations, such as ammunition, weapons, radioactive materials, etc. k. Not use subcontractors for any part of the work required of the CONTRACTOR except for final disposal, where such subcontractors may be required l. Ensure that the vehicles and equipment utilized for transporting the Household Hazardous Waste materials collected under the PROGRAM meet all requirements for such vehicles and equipment of the State of Michigan and all states through which the materials will be transported 13

14 m. Remove Household Hazardous Waste materials collected on the day of collection from the site within a reasonable amount of time (not to exceed 2 ½ hours) 2. CONTRACTOR s Personnel. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that its personnel performing services under this Agreement are trained and experiences in the handling, transportation, and disposal of Household Hazardous Waste materials. All such personnel shall have at a minimum one (1) year of experience. 3. Record Keeping. All manifests required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and all regulatory agencies through which the Household Hazardous Waste materials collected under the PROGRAM are transported and the final destination where the Household Hazardous Waste materials will be disposed are to be completed by the CONTRACTOR with verification copies provided in a timely manner to the BCSWOC. 4. Packaging Supplies. For the PROGRAM, the CONTRACTOR shall supply U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) approved drums, boxes, packing materials (vermiculite, sawdust, etc.), labels, manifests, and motor vehicles as required by law and shall enter such data on labels and manifests as required by law. 14

15 Exhibit B Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee COST PROPOSAL TITLE: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTRACT Having carefully examined the requirements of the Request for Proposal and being fully informed of the specifications, terms, and conditions of the RFP, the undersigned proposes to furnish disposal of Household Hazardous Waste as follows: The BCSWOC prefers to be provided a price per pound as denoted below, with some exceptions where costs should be assessed per item, or a fixed cost applies. Prices include ALL processing, treatment, and disposal costs for the material collected at the site, even if materials must be re-packed later for transportation and/or proper disposal. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE TYPES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 1. Aerosol Cans $ per pound 2. Propane Cylinders $ per pound or per item 3. Fire Extinguishers $ per pound or per item 4. MAPP Gas, Oxygen Cylinders $ per pound or per item 5. Acetylene $ per pound or per item 6. Poison or Lethal Cylinders $ per pound or per item 7. Corrosive Liquids $ per pound 8. Corrosive Solids $ per pound 9. Dioxin Precursors $ per pound 10. Pesticide Liquids $ per pound 11. Pesticide Solids $ per pound 12. Flammable Liquids $ per pound 13. Flammable Liquids (Bulked) $ per pound 15

16 14. Oil Based Paint $ per pound 15. Oil Based Paint (Bulked) $ per pound 16. Asbestos $ per pound 17. Alkaline/NiCad Batteries $ per pound 18. Reactives $ per pound 19. Mercury $ per pound 20. Characterization of Unknowns $ per pound 21. Auto Batteries $ per pound 22. Latex Paint $ per pound 23. Motor Oil $ per pound 24. Antifreeze $ per pound 25. Oil Filters $ per pound 26. Lithium, Button Cell Batteries $ per pound 27. Mercury Thermometers $ per pound 28. Misc Non-Regulated Cleaners/Liquids $ per pound 29. Non-DEA Pharmaceuticals $ per pound 30. PCB Ballast $ per pound 31. Fluorescent Lamps $ per pound 32. Sharps/Medical Waste $ per pound 33. Smoke Detectors $ per pound 34. DEA Restricted Pharmaceuticals $ per pound 16

17 35. Other $ per pound 36. Other $ per pound 17

18 The CONTRACTOR is encouraged not to lab pack materials if a recycling or treatment option alternative is feasible. The CONTRACTOR is encouraged not to pack materials that can be managed as a household non-hazardous waste. The following unit cost quotes are for all materials that are proposed for recycling or treatment that does not require lab packing or for disposal as household non-hazardous waste. Other Applicable Costs Describe: $ Total 18

19 CONTACT INFORMATION NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: PHONE: FAX: SIGNATURE PAGE ATTACHMENT 1 By submission of a proposal, the CONTRACTOR is required to certify as to its own organization, that in connection with this proposal the costs proposed have been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition as to any matter relating to such costs with an bidder or with any competitor; and unless otherwise required by law, the costs that have been quoted in the proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the vendor and will not knowingly be disclosed by the vendor prior to award directly or indirectly to any other bidder or to any competitor. ATTESTATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF SIGNATURE By signing below, the undersigned acknowledges that he or she has examined the complete (RFP) and all of its requirements and all information provided herein is true, accurate, and complete. Further, the undersigned attests that he or she is authorized to commit and by signing is committing the CONTRACTOR to all elements of the proposal. The undersigned acknowledges that the COUNTY will have no legal obligation to the CONTRACTOR until such time as the Contract for Services is duly approved and executed by the COUNTY and by the CONTRACTOR. The COUNTY is free to reject any and all bids, even after notification of acceptance, until the written Contract is executed and any costs incurred or work deferred or rejected by the CONTRACTOR until the Contract is executed is entirely at the CONTRACTOR s risk. Finally, the undersigned states that this price quote is firm and may be relied upon by the COUNTY as provided in the RFP. THE CONTRACTOR Authorized Signature Date Name (printed) Title (printed) 19

20 PROJECT OVERVIEW BRIEF SYNOPSIS Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee RELATED PROJECT EXPERIENCE PROPOSAL CHECKLIST ATTACHMENT 2 ON-SITE SERVICES DESCRIPTION OF ON-SITE ACTIVITIES LIST OF QUALIFIED STAFF LIST OF ON-SITE EQUIPMENT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TRANSFER, DISPOSAL, OR RECYCLING FACILITY CONTINGENCY PLAN LIST OF ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS RECYCLING COMPLIANCE COST PROPOSAL COST PROPOSAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SIGNATURE PAGE 20