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process and they would provide prices accordingly through multiple and competitive bids accordingly. At the request of Member Cihacek, Mr. Johnson confirmed that the city reserved the right to add other zero waste events to the contract term. Chair Stenlund reminded to make sure it was clear in the RP that vendors reported annually to the PWETC with an update, suggested improvements or challenges. Costs Mr. Johnson noted that Roseville had served as the "golden child" of recycling from a rate perspective, and therefore advised that the only way to go would most likely be an increase in that rate. Mr. Johnson reviewed the current Eureka contract and annual costs based on the 2013 RFP process receiving a total of three proposals from vendors. Mr. Johnson also included a price comparison from Foth in the matrix. Mr. Johnson noted that the county-wide average for curbside collection every-other-week was anticipated at approximately $3.20/unit. Member Wozniak stated that he had a problem with current multi-family facilities paying a per unit fee; and suggested instead a"pull"rate for multi-family units; and further suggested the RFP say those facilities should designate a proscriptive 96 gallon cart size. Mr. Johnson noted that the RFP does indicate that the contractor provide another location for cardboard and larger recyclable items to avoid filling up carts. Member Wozniak suggested leaving that up to the contractor as to what type or size of carts, especially if Ramsey County is paying for containers. At the request of Member Seigler, Member Wozniak defined the "pull"rate that addressed either per container, per cart or per stop, depending on the contractor's use. Mr. Johnson agreed that using the "pull"rate would provide more flexibility for the vendor, but suggested a minimum for the bidding floor and to guarantee the containers are right-sized for the facility and number of units. Member Cihacek noted that, as part of their due diligence in responding to the RFP, each vendor could request that information and based on their perspective, make sure right-sized containers are bid for multi-family units. Member Cihacek suggested that the RFP make it clear that the city would only work with vendors willing to provide the right-sized containers. At the request of Member Cihacek, Mr. Johnson advised that the cost does not include the revenue share assumption. Page 13 of 20