RES 18-740 - Authorizing RFP Process for New Solid Waste Collection Contract RESOLUTION NO. 18-740
A RESOLUTION of the City of Federal Way, Washington, to
competitively procure a new solid waste collection contract, effective
August 30, 2020,through a request for proposals process.
WHEREAS,the City of Federal Way's current solid waste collection contract is nearing the
end of its term,and procurement of the successor contract must allow adequate time for prospective
proponents to transition and mobilize all related service components; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way desires to competitively procure a solid waste
collection contract to reflect service priorities and values of Federal Way residents and ratepayers;
and
WHEREAS, Federal Way residents and ratepayers value transparent, fair, and cost-
effective public procurement processes.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Request for Proposals Process.The Federal Way City Council hereby directs the
Mayor to conduct a procurement process for the August 2020 solid waste hauler contract,using a
cost-based competitive Request for Proposals procurement process. The Mayor shall use prudent
measures during the process to ensure that proponents are competent and that the collection
contract used for the procurement process shall include provisions that support high levels of
service delivery consistent with the expectations of City residents and businesses.
Section 2. Severability. If any section,sentence,clause or phrase of this resolution should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
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unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this resolution.
Section 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 4.Ratification.Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of
this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5.Effective Date.This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by the
Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 14th day of August, 2018.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
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ATTEST:
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S rv'H A NIE COURTNEY, C 4ITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 08/08/2018
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 08/14/2018
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-740
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