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3. Why is there a $190 /ton maximum in Resolution 80 -11? <br />- The Council had demanded that some figure be included, however, <br />current DEM Director was not involved with how the $190 figure was <br />chosen. Speculation is that the $190 /ton was to include cost increases <br />over the length of the contract. DEM stated that they do not recommend <br />including an amount in the resolution because the risk is if it is too low, it <br />will discourage competition and if the number is too high, it may result in <br />a higher bid. The State procurement laws and rules were established to <br />ensure competitive bidding and prices. <br />- While a specific figure might not be included in the resolution, DEM <br />should conduct an analysis in -house to obtain a cost effective objective <br />for future discussions. <br />4. Would it be better to prepare two RFPs IFB 's one for each zone? <br />- The last IFB included 2 zones (East & West Hawaii) and DEM plans for <br />two zones in the new IFB. As with most contracts, there is an "experience <br />factor" that must be considered, but nothing limits the County to only <br />one contractor. More than two `zones' could also be established, each <br />`zone' with a separate contract. However, it is important that each zone <br />include a high- volume transfer station site like Hilo or Kona to avoid <br />higher costs in the smaller, more rural sites. For example, under the <br />current contract, the bidder provides the same rate per ton to haul the <br />mixed recycle bins from Kona as they do for the bins from Keei. <br />- To expand competition, it would make some sense that, if a bidder <br />could meet basic criteria but is limited in servicing all of the transfer <br />stations within a zone, then an RFP could be prepared for more than <br />two zones. <br />5. Why do we maintain only a two -bin system? <br />- The two -bin system was developed from the 2002 ISWMP Plan Update <br />that recommended expanding the number and scope of its recycling <br />programs. The 2 -Bin recycling program was an integral part of the 2009 <br />IRSWMP Plan Update which includes the specific recommendation <br />"Expanding the availability and increasing the convenience of reuse and <br />recycling opportunities available to both residents and businesses ". <br />2 <br />