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RESOLUTION NO. _ 450
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE*CITY MANAGER TO
ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO SELECT A
FIRM THAT HAS EMPLOYED PROVEN AEROBIC
COMPOSTING TECHNOLOGIES AND HAS THE
CAPABILITIES TO DESIGN, CONSTRUCT, ACCEPTANCE
TEST, FINANCE, OWN/OPERATE A SOLID WASTE
PROCESSING FACILITY FOR THE CITY; WITH SAID
SELECTION TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY
COMMISSION FOR ITS REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR
TO EXECUTION OF ANY CONTRACT WITH SAID FIRM.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami's goal is to minimize the use of
sanitary landfills; and
WHEREAS, while recognizing that sanitary landfills are a
necessary method of solid waste management, the City of Miami is
concerned about long-term environmental effects associated with
landfills' increased construction and operational costs to meet
environmental regulation, and conservation of existing landfill
capacity; and
. WHEREAS, the City's intent is to provide its citizens with
an environmentally -sound and economically -feasible integrated
solid waste management system; and
WHEREAS, it is in order at this time to procure a contract
for the provision of these services; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest to have a
Committee review and evaluate the responses to the City's Request
for Proposals (RFP) based upon the criteria as described in the
RFP; and
WHEREAS, said Selection Committee will, subsequent to the
review and evaluation of the submitted proposals, make a report
to the City Manager of.its ranking of proposers; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager will make a recommendation to the
City Commission regarding the Provider of the Composting
Facility;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF TIME CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to issue a Request for Proposals (R�P)1/, in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney, for the selection of a firm that
has employed proven aerobic composting technologies and has the
capabilities to design, construct, acceptance test, finance,
own/operate a solid waste processing facility for the City. As
soon thereafter, as practicable, the City Manager shall process
its recommendation to the City Commission for its review and
approval prior to execution of any contract with said firm.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June , 1991.
XAVIER L._S AREZ, YOR
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CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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HUMBERTO HERNANDEZ
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
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The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with
all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney,
including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable
City Charter and Code provisions.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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The Honorable Mayor and Members JUN 13 199i FILE
of the City Commission
SUBJECT : Resolution Authorizing
Request for Proposals
FROM REFERENCES:
Cesar H. Odi
City Manager ENCLOSURES:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the
attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a
Request for Proposals in a form acceptable to the City Attorney,
to select a firm that has employed proven Aerobic Composting
Technologies and has the capabilities to design, construct,
acceptance test, finance, own/operate a solid waste processing
facility for the City. Said selection to be presented to the City
Commission for its review and approval prior to execution of any
contract with said firm.
The City of Miami's goal is to minimize the use of sanitary
landfills and while recognizing that sanitary landfills are a
necessary method of solid waste management, the City is concerned
about long-term environmental effects associated with landfills'
increased construction and operational cost to meet environmental
regulation, and conservation of existing landfill capacity. The
City's intent is to provide its citizens with an environmentally -
sound and economically -feasible integrated solid waste management
system.
It is in order at this time to initiate the procurement of
contract for the provision of these services.
Attachments
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
Request for Proposals will be received by the City of Miami City
Clerk at her office located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami,
Florida 33133 not later than p.m. June `, 1991 to select a
firm that have the capabilities to design, construct, acceptance
test, finance, own/operate a solid waste processing facility.
This RFP is only for companies employing proven aerobic
composting technologies.
RFP submitted past such deadline and/or submitted to any other
location or office shall be deemed not responsive and will be
rejected.
Ordinance No. 10062 established a goal of Awarding 51% of the
City's total dollar volume of all expenditures for All Goods and
Services to Black, Hispanic and Women Minority Business
Enterprises on an equal basis.
Minority and women vendors who are interested in submitting bids
and who are not registered with the City as minority or women
vendors are advised to contact the City of Miami Minority/Women
Business Office, 1390 NW 20th Street, Second Floor, Miami,
Florida 33142, Telephone 575-5174.
Detailed specifications for the RFP are available upon request at
the City Procurement Office, 1390 N.W. 20th Street, Second Floor,
Telephone 575-5174.
(Ad No. )
Cesar H. Odio
City Manager
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
1, SCOPE AND PURPOSE
It is the intention of the City of Miami to select a company that
have the capabilities to design, construct, acceptance test,
finance, own/operate a solid waste processing facility. This RFP
is only for companies employing proven aerobic composting
technologies.
The City will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by a
vendor in preparing and submitting this RFP. The response shall
provide a straightforward, explanation of your capabilities to
satisfy the requirements of this request.
Six (6) complete copies of the RFP must be submitted.
2. ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION
The City of Miami reserves the right to accept or to reject any
or all responses and to select the response(s), who in the
opinion of the City will be in the best interest of and/or the
most advantageous to the City. The City of Miami also reserves
the right to reject the response of any vendor who has previously
failed in the proper performance of an award or to deliver on
time contracts of a similar nature or who is not in a position to
perform properly under the specifications.
3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The selection is subject to provisions of State Statutes and City
Ordinances. All responses must disclose the name of any officer,
director, or agent who is also an employee of the City of Miami.
Further, all proposers must disclose the name of any City
employee who own, directly or indirectly, an interest of five (5)
percent of more in the firm or any of it's branches.
4. LEGAL REOUIR .MF.NTS
Federal, State, County and local laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations that in any manner affect the items covered herein
apply. Lack of knowledge by the vendors shall in no way be
cause for relief from responsibility.
a) Vendors doing business with the City are prohibited from
discriminating against any employee, applicant, or client
because of race, creed, national origin, sex, or age with
regard to but not limited to the following: employment
practices, rates of pay or other compensation methods, and
training selection.
5. QUALIFICATIONS
a) Responses will be considered only from firms that are
regularly engaged in the business of providing the goods
and/or services as described in this Proposal, that have a
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record of performance for a: reasonable period of time; and
that have sufficient financial support, equipment and
organization to insure that they, can satisfactorily execute
the services if awarded a Contract under the terms and
conditions herein stated.
The term "equipment and organization" as used herein shall be
construed to mean a fully equipped and well established
industry as determined by the proper authorities of the City
of Miami, Florida.
b) An inspection of the firm's facilities and/or equipment may
be made prior to award.
c) Firms shall be fully licensed to perform the work described
herein, and shall provide all information requested.
6. EVALUATION
Upon receipt of the RFP and pertinent data, the City shall
initiate the evaluation. This process shall be conducted by an
Evaluation Committee whose members shall be City employees to be
determined by the City.
Responses will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1). Composting and solid waste experience
2) Financial stability and strength
3) Technical approach
4) General Management & Marketing
Criteria will be weighted as follows:
Item
1)
= 35%
Item
2)
= 20%
Item
3)
= 25%
Item
4)
= 20%
The Evaluation Committee may interview contractor and require
further clarification of information submitted; clarification
and/or responses to questions re arding references; prior
contracts and quality of work and%gor compliance; etc. The
Committee, upon evaluation and consideration of all information
regarding the above will proceed to qualify the companies.
7. IRREGU ESPONSES
Any response which is incomplete, conditional, obscure or which
contains irregularities of any kind, may be cause for rejection.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED MAY BE CAUSE FOR
REJECTION.
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sets forth "...a goal of awarding at least 51 percent of the
City's total annual dollar volume of all expenditures for all
goods and services, to Black, Hispanic and Women minority
business enterprises on an equal basis." A minority business
enterprise is defined as a business firm" ... in which at least 51
percent of said enterprise is owned by Blacks, Hispanics, or
Women whose management and daily business operations are
controlled by one or more Blacks, Hispanics or Women.
To achieve the goal established by Ordinance No. 10062,
participation in providing goods and services to the City by
minorities is being encouraged in a number of ways. All vendors
doing business with the City are encouraged to include the
participation of minority firms in their proposals. In
evaluating proposals for determination of awards, minority
participation may be a factor. Failure to adequately involve
minority firms may be a basis for rejecting any and all
proposals.
Possible ways to include minority
participation would involve:
1.
Joint venture with
a minority
firm(s)
2.
Utilizing minority
firm(s) as
subcontractor(s).
3.
Utilizing minority
firm(s) to
supply goods and/or services.
4.
.Successful implementation
of
well defined affirmative action
program.
5.
Other forms of
minority
participation, if properly
documented.
Included in this package is a copy of Ordinance No. 10062
Additionally, a special Information Sheet has been provided to
assist Proposers in presenting information concerning minority
participation.
Minority business firms are encouraged, but not required, to
register with the City prior to submitting proposals. The
Procurement Office will provide the necessary forms and
instructions upon request.
ALL VENDORS ARE URGED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR ANY GOODS OR
SERVICES THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO SUPPLY, REGARDLESS OF MINORITY
CLASSIFICATION. However, compliance with all requests for
information regarding Minority Status or Participation is
required. Proposer's cooperation is greatly needed to aid the
City in achieving its goal.
9. RESOLUTIO-N OF PROTESTS
Attention is directed to the attached Section 18.56-1 of the City
Code. In the event of protests, compliance to the procedures
described therein is mandatory.
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10. INQUIRIES
Questions regarding this REP should be directed to Ms. Sara
Gonzalez at (305) 575-5174.
11, ANTITRUST PROVISION
At such times as may serve its best interest, the City of Miami
reserves the right to advertise for, receive and award additional
proposals for these herein items, and to make use of other
competitively proposal (governmental) contracts for the purchase
of these items as may be available.
12. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
Attention is directed to the attached Section 18-56.4 of the City
Code and certification which must be executed and returned with
the Acknowledgement Sheets.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
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This request for proposal (RFP) is being issued by the City of
Miami to solicit proposals from companies that have the
capabilities to (1) design, (2) construct, (3) acceptance -test,
(4) finance, (5) own/operate a solid waste processing facility.
This RFP is ONLY for companies employing proven aerobic
composting technologies. Composting (aerobic composting) is the
production of a highly stabilized marketable and/or usable
organic product which has resulted from the processing of
Acceptable Waste by using a combination of mechanized equipment
and aerobic decomposition. Aerobic composting means
decomposition of organic matter in the presence of air.
The City of -Miami's goal is to minimize the use of sanitary
landfills. While recognizing that sanitary landfills are a
necessary method of solid waste management, the City of Miami is
concerned about long-term environmental effects associated with
landfills' increased construction and operational costs to meet
environmental regulation, and conservation of existing landfill
capacity. The City's intent is to provide their citizens with an
environmentally -sound and economically -feasible integrated solid
waste management system.
The City of Miami recognizes that the private sector may have the
capabilities to best design, construct, finance, own and operate
the facility. The City will offer cooperation in these matters;
the company will be responsible for the task required to design,
construct, finance and operate the facility. The City desires to
minimize its risks associated with the facility implementation
and long-term operations.
For these reasons the City intends to select companies that have
demonstrated technical expertise and financial resources to
assure that guarantees to the City will be met throughout the
term of the design, construction and operation contract. Private
ownership of the Facility is a consideration of this RFP.
Prior to submitting an RFP, companies should be prepared to
address the facility location, ability to obtain letters of
credit, use(s) of compost product and recovered recyclable
materials, operational guarantees such as facility processing
througput, force majeure, and processes for damages in the event
facility does not meet guarantees.
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SPECIFICATIONS (Contued)
1.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA
The RFP responses
described below:
will be evaluated in the five areas
1.1 General Management
The company will be evaluated on the basis of its
demonstrated overall management and experience as
reflected in the successful implementation of an
Aerobic Composting Facility, from the design,
construction, start-up/testing, to ongoing facility
operation. The City will consider only those companies
that have built and operated, or currently operate, a
facility within the continental United States of
America that are in full compliance with the
appropriate jurisdictional rules and regulations
established by the appropriate regulatory agency in the
State wherein the facility is located. The company
must provide proof of said compliance. If the facility
is located outside of the State of Florida, the company
must be able to demonstrate that the facility is
operated in such a fashion that, if located in the
State of Florida, the facility would meet the minimum
standards for MSW compost production required by the
State of Florida Department of Environmental Regulation
per Rule 17.709 (attached). The company must also
demonstrate its ability to obtain the necessary
approvals required by the State of Florida to
effectively market the compost end products. Company
must provide test results and approval letters from the
appropriate State regulatory agency of the State
wherein the facility is operated regarding compost
produced as to quality of product, type of product and
grading classification.
1.2 Financial Stability and Strength
The company will be evaluated on the basis of its
overall financial strength, liquidity, credit
worthiness, ability to secure adequate project
financing, letters of credit and bonding procurement as
an indication of their ability to establ-sh and meet
operational guarantees and maintain a financially -
sound, efficient facility.
1.3 Composting and Municipal Solid Waste Experience
The company will be evaluated on the basis of its
demonstrated experience in the design, construction,
start-up/testing and continued operations of an Aerobic
Composting Facility, and construction management. The
City will give particular attention to the performance
data provided for the respondent's reference plant(s),
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coupled with historical data indicating the company's
expertise and operational capability to comply with and
meet the guidelines outlined in State of Florida,
Department of Environmental Regulations, Rule 17.709.1
governing the classification and ultimate use of the
finished product.
1.4 Technical Approach
The company's technical approach will be evaluated in
terms of its effectiveness in meeting local needs.
Evidence of a technically -sound, reliable and proven
approach to the design, construction and operation of
an Aerobic Composting Facility. If company's process
utilizes specialized products, patents, required
licenses, or performs through the existence of
proprietary inoculates, company must provide written
and verifiable evidence, acknowledging the contractual
relationship and its ability to provide these special
or proprietary ingredients or services for the expected
operational life of the facility. Unproven
technologies will not be acceptable in response to this
RFP.
1.5 Marketing
The company will be evaluated on its demonstrated
knowledge of and experience with types of markets.
Special emphasis will be placed on the company's
ability to guarantee the sale of the end products, and
shall be responsible for the sale and disposal of any
unsold products.
1.6 Integrated Long Range Strategies
The company will be evaluated on its perceptions of
long range operational requirements with regard to
anticipated population growth in the City and the
accompanying ability for the New Facility to meet such
increases in throughout capacity. While this area of
evaluation is based entirely on hypothetical
projections, the City seeks to engage by contract a
company which can meet the needs of the City over the
long term. In preparation of responses in these areas,
respondents are encouraged to suggest several options
for the City's consideration.
2.0 REQUIRED INFORMATION
The following information is required from an interested
company in response to this RFP. The company must respond
to items 2.1 through 2.5 in the format outlined herein.
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2.1 General Management
Key contact person -provide the name, address, and
telephone number, of the company and key contract
person.
Type of organization ---describe the type of organization
(corporation, partnership, joint venture, etc.),
history, and the ownership and organizational
background and structure of the company.
List full names and business addresses of all officers
and directors.
List full names and business addresses of all partners
or stockholders who hold ten percent (10%) of
ownership.
If the responding company is a partially -owned or
fully -owned subsidiary of another firm, a statement of
the levels of corporate management that will have to
approve any subsequent contracts resulting from this
project must be appended.
Provide comparable data for each member of a
partnership or joint venture.
Describe the company's intention regarding the
subcontracting of major portions of either design,
construction, or operation of the proposed system. If
other subcontractors are involved, give the names,
proposals, and degree of involvement of the intended
subcontractors. The same information is required if
joint ventures are intended. Describe the role of each
subcontractor in the project.
If the company holds a license for an aerobic compost
technology to market in the United States or utilizes
special ingredients or components such as inoculates or
enzymes, provide legal documentation describing the
license agreement with terms and conditions, indicating
the company's ability to provide such on an ongoing
basis, insuring the City of Miami, of uninterrupted
operations.
2.2 Financial Qualification
The financial information must be submitted for the
company to qualify for the Request for Proposal
process. The company must submit all required
financial information. These criteria are designed to
ensure that the company will be capable of performing
and meet all design, construction, financing and
operational guarantees. .
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a) A copy of the company's latest Form 10-K and 10-Q
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC), and a statement regarding any material
changes that have occurred since the filing must
be submitted.
b) Any company not required to file 10-K's or 10-Q's
must submit equivalent information and disclosures
in the form of annual certified audited financial
statements, acknowledged by an officer of the
corporation as to accuracy. Any additional
information necessary to clearly demonstrate the
company's financial strength and capability to
design and construct an Aerobic Compost Facility
and operate it over a sustained period must be
submitted.
c) Copies of the latest quarterly financial reports,
if any.
d) A copy of the latest annual report, if any.
e) Provide information and any material changes in
the mode of conducting business, bankruptcy
proceedings, and mergers or acquisitions within
the past three years.
f) A description of any contractual arrangements
(affiliation or association) that may have a
bearing.on the financing of the proposed facility
with respect to:
* Corporate guarantees
* Affiliations
* Partnerships and/or joint ventures
* Other sources of guarantees that may exist
g) The rating of outstanding debt,- if any has been
issued, with copies of the rating agency reports
on that outstanding corporate date.
h) Explain the company's intent, sources, and methods
of arranging for financing the facility or equity;
as well as estimates of any related fees for
letters of credit. Company should provide
verifiable proof of its, ability to secure
adequate long-term project financing, such as
letters of credit, credit enhancements, commitment
letters, financing letters, etc.
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i) The obligation of the company to provide
information concerning financial proposals is
continuous, any material change must be reported
to the City in a timely fashion throughout the
course of the RFP and subsequent design,
construction, and operations of the New Facility.
2.3 Municipal Solid Waste Experience
Describe the company's technical experience as it
relates to the design, construction, and operations of
an Aerobic Composting Facility. List all Aerobic
Compost Facilities designed, built and operated or
currently under construction by your firm (or team).
The list must identify the City, physical address and
telephone number for each facility. Provide
information on the facility, its' processing capacity,
operational start-up date, hours of operation,
contractual arrangement, ownership and other pertinent
information.
Describe the Company's experience and/or the experience
of its staff as it relates to the operation of aerobic
windrow composting facilities and the marketing of
compost products and other recovered materials. Give
the names and telephone numbers of market references
,.for all posted projects and/or those intended to be
utilized in conjunction with the operation of the
proposed new facility.
List the expected key in-house management, technical
and marketing personnel who would be assigned to this
project should your firm be qualified and describe
their experience and expertise.
If your company does not have direct experience in
aerobic windrow composting, but does have closely
related experience in other areas of waste processing,
then complete information must be provided regarding
experience comparable to that requested hereinabove.
The City of Miami requires that company have at a
minimum two year experience, in the operation and
management of an Aerobic Composting Facility, to be
considered for this RFP. Company and or its, officers
must have been "directly involved" in the development,
construction, start-up and operation of facility.
"Directly involved" shall be defined as corporate level
management, (officer/director) responsible for
implementation of the above referenced duties.
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2.4 Reference Facility Technical Data
The company must submit data on at least one currently
operating operating plant as a reference facility with
which the Company and/or its staff are able to evidence
their proven capabilities and direct experience in
processing mixed municipal solid waste, yard waste,
and/or wastewater sludge or a combination of these
wastes. The reference plant must have been in
continuous operations for at least one year and
currently be in operation. The following information
regarding the reference facility must be provided:
a) Location of facility.
b) Project participants and contractual parties.
c) Name, address and telephone number of vendor
responsible for design, construction, start-
up/testing and initial operations.
d) Commencement date of operations (date facility
began commercial operations or actual start-up
date).
e) Description of equipment.
f) Description of operations.
g) Design capacity in TPD, TPW, TPY.
h) Highest record throughput capacity (actual) TPD
and TPW, recorded as average of one operating
week.
i) Average weekly throughput capacity.
j) Total MSW processed and composted in TPY for a
minimum, average, and maximum annual tons
processed for each year of reported operations.
k) Listing of staff by job classification, including
member and essential staff for operation that may
be provided by others.
1) Percent of unscheduled facility down -time -on an
annual basis.
m) Solid waste type delivered to the reference
facility (residential, commercial, industrial,
etc.) Indicate TPD of each type of the total
solid waste delivered and processed. Provide
quantities of wastewater sludge, if processed.
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n) Give the minimum .percent of solid waste entering
the facility that is recovered as compost product.
o) Describe the recyclable materials recovery system.
p) Describe the completed compost product
composition, including moisture content, maximum
particle size, and glass particle content and
particle size.
q) Indicate percentage of involvement of the company
in each of the following areas (if the company was
not directly involved, indicate who performed
each):
* Conceptual design and process layout
* Detailed design .
* Architectural design
* Engineering
* Site preparation
* Facility construction and equipment installation
* Construction Management
* Quality assurance testing and lab work
* Compost product marketing
* Preparation and marketing of other recovered
materials
r) Company shall state that the system described as
"The Referenced Facility" will be the same
technology employed for this Request for Proposal.
Any exceptions for this swtatement must be clearly
identified and reasons for the exceptions must be
given.
2.5 Marketing
Describe the procedure which the company intends to use
for marketing compost products and recovered recyclable
materials. Also describe in detail the company's
recent experience and capabilities in marketing compost
products and recovered recyclables, and its, ability to
secure guaranteed markets and users for all materials
recovered or generated through the operation of the
facility.
3.0 DESCRIPTION OF MINIMUM WORK TO BE PERFORMED
Respondents to this RFP will be bidding a specific, minimum
amount of work to be performed. Such work will include, but
at the discretion of the responding Company, not necessarily
limited to, the acquisition of approximately fifteen acres
of land, the permitting of same for the purposes of
construction and operations of an aerobic windrow compost
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staging area (compost pads, holding areas, and screening
facilities), the engineering of same, the construction of
same, the acceptance testing of same, and the subsequent
operations on the site.
3.1 Land Acquisition
The company will be required to acquire the necessary
amount of acreage sufficient to meet current and future
MSW flow rates. The City estimates that approximately
fifteen acres will be needed, however the final
determination of necessary acreage will relate to the
technology to be employed by the Company.
3.2 Permitting
The Company will be required to cause the completion
and submittal of any and all permits required by FDER
and/or other State or local law. The City will only
provide readily available information to the entire
permitting process.
3.3 Engineering
The Company will be required to engage a qualified,
acceptable engineering firm to complete any and all
engineering studies, drawings, and/or other engineering
requirements necessary to complete the design and
construction of the proposed New Facility.
3.4 Construction
The Company will be required to cause the construction
of the proposed New Facility in accordance with any and
all State and local laws and in accordance with
completed engineering designs after their acceptance by
the City. All necessary insuring and bonding
(including contractor's performance bonding) shall be
the responsibility of the Company. The Company will be
required to hold the City free from any liabilities
whatsoever incurred in the construction of the proposed
New Facility.
3.5 Acceptance Testing
The Company will be responsible for any and all
acceptance testing required by State or local law with
regard to the ability of the proposed New Facility to
meet all criteria necessary to ensure an
environmentally safe operation. The Company will be
responsible for resolving any and all environmental
issues. All OSHA standards, FDER regulations, and
other environmental or worker safety standards will be
taken into account during the City's final evaluation
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of the results of acceptance testing. If results, in
the sole and absolute discretion of the City, of the
acceptance testing are unacceptable, the Company will
be contractually bound to affect any remedial actions
necessary to bring the unacceptable items into
compliance with acceptable standards for the operation
of the New Facility.
3.6 Operations
The Company may elect to submit in its proposal the
option for the City to engage the Company by contract
for the long term management of the New Facility. Such
proposal should incorporate all necessary criteria by
which the City can benefit from the privatized
management of the New Facility taking into account the
long term benefits to the residents of Miami.
Responding companies are encouraged to suggest their
own preferred method of compensation in their proposal
to the City. Creative suggested options regarding the
City's long term MSW management plans are also
encouraged including the integration of operations at
the Existing site with the operations of the proposed
New Facility.
4.0 STATEMENT PREPARATION
The company must submit six (6) complete
submission to be considered as valid.
become the property of the City of Miami
returned. The expenses associated with
document and all others submitted by the
born by the same.
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RFP's in order for your
These documents will
and as such will not be
the preparation of this
firm/company are to be
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