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7. Why is there such a differentiation in costs to haul glass and mixed? - The initial IFB requested prices for each transfer station for the commodities separately (primarily glass & mixed). The rates for glass were less because the payload per haul is greater — more tons per 30 yard bin of glass haul than it is for a 30 yard bin of mixed recycling. The new IFB will look at methods to reduce the costs for hauling, possibly by providing compactors for the lighter mixed recycling which would reduce the frequency of hauling the bins. - DEM will examine this situation and get back to us with further information. At the moment DEM relies on whatever the bidder gives as the unit price. The weight of the glass might be one explanation, but it does not resolve the issue that in hauling from transfer stations, it is bulk hauling and /or cubic space that should be a principal determinant. - As a suggestion, perhaps only one price should be used for hauling. DEM is reviewing this option. 8. Why does the County look to a multi -year contact? - A multi -year contract is considered to hopefully generate more competition, lower prices and be more fair since the contractor must make some investment (bins, vehicles, etc) to bid on the RFP IFB. A one year contract would in most instances not allow the bidder to recoup his investment in a single year. 9. Are sufficient verification measures included in the RFP IFB? - There was considerable discussion on this point. Some issues included independent verification, certified scales, reconciliation with vouchers /invoices, etc. - There is concern that `arms length transactions' don't exist and DEM agrees that many involved in this industry are related. - The Legislative Auditor is ready to sit down with DEM to review current and proposed verification procedures as part of this process. 4