Although the staff report notes that the city’s $27.50 monthly refuse service is among the most expensive in the county, all the bidders show rates that range from $25.26 to $28, including the franchise fee for 96 gallon bins. Santa Paula has the lowest rate for multi-bin services including the $70 cost for 3-yard bin pickup per week; bidders show a cost ranging from $101 to $140. Several bidders also offered lower pricing on smaller bins for residential customers.
Loss of additional city staff that would impact the city negatively in an emergency or disaster was also addressed in the bids, with several companies noting they would respond to city needs.
Bidders also had to comply with the mandate to hire present city refuse division employees for two years.
The city also mandates a five-year agreement with two, two-year extensions and bidder E.J. Harrison & Sons noted their terms are based on a nine-year contract. Harrison also offered to pay the city more than $6 million in upfront franchise fees for the contract.
The meeting will be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 970 E. Ventura St.
