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City of Richfield Organized Collection Term Sheet 12/18/2020 Contract Framework • A single individual contract will be signed by each participating hauler. • Participating haulers must maintain their Richfield residential garbage hauling licenses. • Liquidated damages and insurance will be required, including for any subcontractors. • Performance and payment bonds will be required from each individual hauler. • Per state statute, there will be a 7 year term for this contract. Applicable Households • Single-family dwellings up to 3 unit dwellings will be included in this program. o Townhomes will be included if they contract individually for solid waste services. • Multifamily (4+ units) and commercial properties generally excluded. • "Opt In" option for 4 unit buildings and townhome associations — must be serviced with carts through the program. • "Sharing" of service is currently allowed per City Code. Continuing this will be discussed with haulers. Existing Residential Agreements Must be Terminated • Existing agreements with individual households shall be terminated by the organized collection service starting date. • If residents have paid their current hauler in advance (i.e. an annual contract) for service past the starting date of an organized system, they must be reimbursed by their Hauler for services not yet received. Trash Services • Weekly trash collection is the base level of trash service. o Option for every other week (EOW) trash collection allowed and collectively priced by Haulers. • Three cart sizes offered: (approximately) 35, 65, 95 gallons. • Allowance for walk up service for eligible residents with agreed upon criteria (e.g. less able-bodied residents) and completion of application form. Eligibility will be approved by both the City and the Hauler. o Extra fee would be charged for walk up service for residents not eligible for doorstep service. • All trash is required to be managed in accordance with Minnesota State laws and Hennepin County ordinances. • The City requests that all trash be disposed of at HERC. • If a hauler misses collection, trash will be picked up on the next weekday. • If overflow regularly occurs, residents will be required to get a larger or extra trash cart at their expense. Recycling Services • Single -stream recycling required. • Three cart sizes offered: (approximately) 35, 65, 95 gallons. • Propose pricing for both EOW and weekly recycling collection. • If overflow regularly occurs, residents will be required to get a larger or additional recycling cart (at no additional charge to the resident or City).