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3. General Requirements for All Collections 3.1 Contractor Service Requirements Comprehensive recycling services will be provided to all RDUs, with opportunities for MDU buildings, commercial, industrial, and institutional properties to "opt -in" to the service. Recyclables collection currently occurs weekly on Tuesdays for properties south of 1-694 and on Wednesdays for properties north of 1-694. The City will evaluate alternate proposals for bi-weekly collection. 3.2 Recyclables The recyclables defined in Section 3.5 shall be the minimum recyclables for collection and processing The City encourages Respondents to propose additional recyclable materials that have steady, multiple -end markets. Such proposed additions must be accompanied by adequate documentation of steady, multiple -end markets. This documentation may remain confidential if requested by the Respondent. Respondents may otherwise modify the list of recyclables if accompanied by adequate documentation The City will encourage the Contractor to explore markets for additional types of recyclable material. The list of recyclables may be modified by mutual written agreement between the City and the Contractor. 3.3 Collection Vehicle Equipment Requirements All collection vehicles will comply with United States Environmental Protection Agency and Minnesota Department of Transportation emission standards. All vehicles must be able to comply with local road weight limits. Respondents must indicate what model and year vehicles they will be using in their fleet using Form F 3.4 Personnel Requirements All proposals shall show that the Respondent has sufficient personnel and equipment to fulfill the requirements and specifications of this RFP, including supervision and customer service. 3.5 Recycling Containers The standard cart shall be a 64-gallon cart, but opportunities for residents to use smaller (35-gallon) or larger (95-gallon) recycling carts should be provided. Recycling carts are owned by the City. The Contractor will be responsible and pay for all aspects of cart management and operations including (but not limited to), receiving, assembly, distribution (aka new cart 'roll out'), management of excess cart inventory, (i.e., provide "warehouse" and inventory control services), cart switches/replacements, cart maintenance, repair or replace damaged carts, and manage all aspects of warranty repairs. The Contractor shall service and repair carts to meet supply and demand needs for the entire term of the contract. Any dumpsters requested by the City will be owned by the Contractor 3.6 Collection 3.6.1 Multi -Dwelling Units, Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Buildings MDUs and commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings in the City will be able to "opt -in" to the City recycling service in order to facilitate their compliance with state recycling requirements. The City does not regulate the day of the week these buildings shall receive service. A list of MDUs that have currently opted -in to the City recycling contract is contained in Attachment B. RFP for City of Arden Hills Recycling Services .4