(a) The Village Administrator shall develop, from time to time as may be necessary, contract specifications and a public bid procedure for the award of a contract for MSW collection, recycling and disposal in the Village. Whenever necessary, a waste hauler shall be selected by the Village Council to provide for the collection, disposal, resource recovery and recycling of municipal solid waste in the Village with respect to all existing and future designated residential units in the Village in accordance with this chapter, in accordance with the contract to be awarded, and in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations.
(b) The Administrator is authorized to include in bid specifications for any contract to be awarded pursuant to this ordinance those requirements and specifications determined by the Administrator to be reasonably related to:
(1) Promoting and protecting the public health, safety and welfare.
(2) Providing appropriate services to properties within the Village.
(3) Promoting the general understanding of and need for resource recovery and recycling.
(c) Any waste hauler contract which may be awarded by the Village Council shall, as a minimum, provide for:
(1) The collection of MSW and recyclables from designated residential unit sites of generation.
(2) The requirement of a program for recycling.
(3) Other miscellaneous services to be specified by the Administrator as part of the bid process, including, without limitations, dumpster service at municipal buildings and facilities, a drop-off center, and spring cleanup assistance.
(4) Insurance and bonding requirements, including liability, workers’ compensation and a performance bond.
(5) The preparation and submission of reports by the waste hauler describing the volume and location of MSW generated in the Village, as well as other reports required by the Village to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the municipal solid waste program, including the effectiveness and efficiency of recycling in the Village.
(6) A provision for the rights of the Village in the event of a failure to perform on the part of the waste hauler.
(7) The rights and obligations of the Village for termination of the contract.
(8) Operational specifications, including specifications for collection trucks and equipment, employees, contractor maintenance facility, waste container handling and condition, schedules and routes, addressing citizen complaints, and other matters deemed necessary or appropriate by the Village Administrator.
(9) Right and authorization of the Village to inspect records and operations of the waste hauler.
(10) Provision for a multimedia informational program with respect to resource recovery and recycling.
(c) The contract shall require the waste hauler to comply with applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
(d) The contract shall require the waste hauler to secure and maintain in good standing all permits and licenses required by law, ordinance or regulation.
(Ord. 125-A-1. Passed 8-11-10.)