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June 2013 - Oakland City Council Adopts a Resolution Authorizing Zero Waste RFP Negotiations

• The Oakland City Council received an Agenda Report and Supplemental Report, and adopted a resolution authorizing the City Administrator to enter into simultaneous negotiations with the top-ranked proposers for the Zero Waste Services Request for Proposal.

May 2013

• On May 23, 2013, the Public Works Director issued a memo informing City Council that two proposals were received and reviewed, a protest period was opened and closed after five days, and the "cone of silence" was lifted.
• On May 15, 2013, the City sent a letter informing Zero Wase RFP proposers that the protest period would open on May 17, 2013 and close on May 22, 2013.

February 2013 - Oakland Zero Waste RFP Memorandum

• On February 21, 2013, the Director of Public Works issued a memorandum updating City Council on the status of the Zero Waste Services Request for Proposal process.  

January 2013 - Oakland Zero Waste RFP Addenda

• On January 24, 2013, the Director of Public Works issued a memorandum confirming receipt of proposals in response to the Zero Waste Services Request for Proposal, and the Director reminded the City Council to direct all inquiries and conversations regarding the RFP to the Process Coordinator, as described by the Protocol for Process Integrity.
• On January 8, 2013, the City issued Addendum #14 for Service Groups 1 & 2, which revises instructions for completing From 2J (Emergency Service Rate).
• On January 3, 2013, the City issued Addendum #13 for Service Groups 1 & 2, which provides an updated MM&O Maximum Customer Service Rates Forms. The updated forms have increased column widths for data entry.
   

December 2012 - Oakland Zero Waste RFP Addenda 

• On December 18, 2012, the City released Addendum #12 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, revising dispute resolution language for both collection contracts.
• On December 18, 2012, the City released Addendum #7 to the Disposal Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, adding dispute resolution language to the Disposal Services Contract.

November 2012 - Oakland Zero Waste RFP Addenda 

• On November 16, 2012, the City released Addendum #11 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, revising the due date for proposals to January 9, 2013, and providing red-lined versions of the complete RFP (including forms) and contract, and Attachment 9 (Guidance on RR Stability Funds).
• On November 16, 2012, the City released Addendum #6 to the Disposal Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, revising the due date for proposals to January 9, 2013, and providing red-lined versions of the complete RFP (including forms) and contract.
• On November 7, 2012, the City released Addendum #10 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, providing Addendum #10 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers; and revising RR Collection Form 2A (Max Customer Service Rates Forms); MM&O Collection Forms 12A-C (Facilities Information); and MM&O Contract Exhibit 2 (Refuse Rate Index).
   

October 2012 - Oakland Zero Waste RFP Addenda

• On October 30, 2012, the City released Addendum #9 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, providing Addendum #9 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers; revising MM&O Services Contract Exhibit 8 Table B (Calculation of Annual Diversion Rate); and adding Attachment 8.
• On October 29, 2012, the City released Addendum #5 to the Disposal Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, and providing Addendum #5 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers.
• On October 26, 2012, the City released Addendum #8 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, providing Addendum #8 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers; and adding Attachment 7 (Guidance on Commercial Non-Exclusive Recycling Franchise).
• On October 23, 2012, the City released Addendum #7 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, providing Addendum #7 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers.
• On October 17, 2012, the City released Addendum #6 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, providing Addendum #6 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers; and revising RR Collection Form 2C and MM&O Collection Forms 2A, 2I and 2K.
• On October 15, 2012, the City released Addendum #5 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, providing Addendum #5 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers; and revising Mixed Materials and Organics Collection Services Contract Exhibit 8, Table B.
• On October 10, 2012, the City released Addendum #4 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, providing Addendum #4 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers; and adding Attachment 5 (Residential and Commercial Account Data) and Attachment 6 (Recycling and Garbage Service Collection Map).
• On October 4, 2012, the City released Addendum #3 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, providing: Addendum #3 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers; revising MM&O Maximum Customer Service Rates Forms, Collection Services RFP Attachment 1D (Roll Off Tons Adjusted), and Collection Services RFP Table 2-1 (Calendar Year Report of Summary of Franchised Tonnage by Program Type 2012-2011); and adding MM&O Collection Services RFP Attachment 1F (Monthly Report of Summary of Franchised Tonnage by Program Type 2010-2011, Table 2-1A), Attachment 1G (Calendar Year Report of City-Generated & Hauled Tonnage 2010-2011, Table 2-1B), Attachment 3 (City Facilities with Service Levels), and Attachment 4 (City Litter Containers). 

September 2012 - Oakland Zero Waste RFP Release and Addenda

• On September 28, 2012, the City released Addendum #4 to the Disposal Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, providing Addendum #4 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers. The City also released Addendum #2 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, providing Addendum #2 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers, revising MM&O Collection Services RFP Form 14 (Vehicle Specifications) and RR Collection Services RFP Form 14 (Vehicle Specifications), and adding MM&O Collection Services RFP Form 13A (Bin Specifications) and RR Collection Services RFP Form 13A (Bin Specifications).
• On September 26, 2012, at the Zero Waste Services RFP Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting, the City presented oral information and a slide show regarding the RFP, and received questions from eligible proposers. The City will respond to the questions by RFP addendum.
• On September 21, 2012, the City released Addendum #3 to the Disposal Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, providing Addendum #3 Responses to Questions Received from Eligible Proposers, and revised: Disposal Services RFP Form 1, Form 2, Form 5, Form 11, Form 14, Disposal Services Contract Exhibit 1 and Disposal Services Contract RFP Attachment 1D.
• On September 6, 2012, the City released Addendum #1 to the Collection Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, replacing RFP Sections 1-4 in their entirety. The complete revised Collection Services Zero Waste RFP may be viewed and downloaded.
• On September 5, 2012 the City released the Collection Services part of the Zero Waste RFP, which included collection services contracts, at a Mandatory RFP Release Meeting. Participants were required to sign Affidavits agreeing to adhere to a Code of Conduct in order to receive the RFP and become eligible proposers. The Affidavit and the forms and policies referenced in the Affidavit were posted on this web site on August 30, 2012. Six companies signed out the RFP and provided contact information. View the presentation from the September 5th RFP Release Meeting.
• On September 4, 2012, the City released Addendum #2 to the Disposal Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, revising Disposal Services Form 5 (Schedule N Declaration Of Compliance With Living Wage Ordinance), and adding Disposal Services Form 14 (Combined Schedule C-1, P, V).
   

August 2012 - Oakland Zero Waste RFP Release

• A legal notice announcing a Mandatory RFP Release Meeting for the collection service (Service Groups 1 & 2) agreements portion of the RFP on September 5, 2012 was published in local newspapers on August 29, 2012.
• On August 13, 2012, the City released Addendum #1 to the Disposal Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, clarifying that disposal Site Information is due on Friday, August 17, 2012.
• The City released the Landfill Disposal Services portion of the Zero Waste RFP, which includes the Disposal Services Contract, at a Mandatory RFP Release Meeting On August 3, 2012. Participants were required to sign Affidavits agreeing to adhere to a Code of Conduct in order to receive the RFP and become eligible proposers. The Affidavit and the forms and policies referenced in the Affidavit were posted on this web site on July 30, 2012. Five companies signed out the RFP and provided contact information. Here's the presentation from the August 3rd RFP Release Meeting.
  
  
   

July 2012 - Oakland Zero Waste RFP Release Announced

• A legal notice announcing a Mandatory RFP Release Meeting for the Landfill Disposal Services portion of the RFP on August 3, 2012 was published in local newspapers on July 27, 2012
• The City Administrator issued a memorandum announcing that the Code for Communications applies to candidates for City Council
• The City Administrator issued a memorandum announcing the City would begin releasing the RFP August 3, 2012, and that on that date a Code for Communication becomes effective requiring all prospective RFP respondents to communicate with the City only through a designated Process Coordinator
• The City notified prospective proposers that the RFP for Zero Waste Services would be released on or about August 1, 2012

May and June 2012 –  Oakland City Council adopted a Motion on Zero Waste RFP Economic Benefits
The Oakland City Council adopted a motion setting the final Zero Waste RFP economic benefit provisions, following receipt of  an Agenda Report and four supplemental reports.

• First Supplemental Report
• Second Supplemental Report
• Third Supplemental Report
• Fourth Supplemental Report

April 2012 - Oakland City Council Adopts a Revised Resolution Zero Waste System RFP Content
The Oakland City Council adopted a Revised Resolution that addresses evaluative criteria and weighting, rate adjustment, diversion performance measurement, and Alameda County Measure D, as described in the Council Agenda Report.

February 2012 - Oakland City Council Adopts a Resolution Setting RFP Process and Schedule
The Oakland City Council adopted a Resolution setting a process and schedule for competitive procurement (RFP) for Zero Waste Contracts and establishing a Protocol for Process Integrity. The resolution adopts a revised Council Agenda Report. The Director of Public Works issued a memo that provides clarifications for the Protocol for Process Integrity.

January 2012 - Oakland City Council Adopts a Resolution Establishing Zero Waste System Design
The Oakland City Council received an Agenda Report and Supplemental Report recommending a new Zero Waste System to replace existing solid waste and recycling agreements that expire in June 2015, and address waste hauling and recycling services that are currently provided apart from these agreements.

July 2011 - Informational Report to Oakland City Council on Zero Waste System Design Status
In July 2011 the Oakland City Council received an informational report on development of staff recommendations to City Council for the design of a zero waste system responsive to the goal of Zero Waste by 2020 and the Zero Waste Strategic Plan.

Oakland is pursuing the goal of being a Sustainable City - a place where we can meet our current needs while ensuring that future generations can live diverse, rewarding, and healthy lives. In March 2006 the Oakland City Council adopted a Zero Waste Goal by 2020 and in December 2006 passed a resolution adopting a Zero Waste Strategic Plan. The Zero Waste Strategic Plan (Plan) provides a framework of policies and initiatives that guide the planning and decision-making process to achieve the City’s Zero Waste Goal.

Oakland continues to exceed the 50% waste reduction goal mandated by state law (AB 939), primarily through participation in residential recycling collection programs, mandatory construction and demolition (C&D) debris recycling, and businesses served by the many independent recycling companies operating in Oakland. A report to City Council recommending adoption of the Zero Waste Goal acknowledges that Zero Waste strategies will be necessary for Oakland to reach its goal of 75% waste reduction by 2010 , as well as Oakland’s over-arching sustainability goals. Zero Waste goes beyond recycling discarded materials. It considers the vast flow of resources and waste through our society and economy, and moves to eliminate waste.

Oakland’s Zero Waste Strategic Plan establishes five strategies, which include traditional recycling programs as well as system redesign solutions for product waste, and policy and regulatory changes:

1. Expand and Improve Local and Regional Recycling and Composting
2. Develop and Adopt New Rules and Incentives to Reduce Waste Disposal
3. Preserve Land for Sustainable Development and Green Industry Infrastructure
4. Advocate for Manufacturer Responsibility for Product Waste, Ban Problem Materials
5. Educate, Promote and Advocate a Zero Waste Sustainability Agenda

Oakland's pursuit of its Zero Waste Goal is guided by an Environmental Hierarchy for 'highest and best use' of materials and pollution prevention in all phases of production, use, and disposition of products and materials.

Oakland's Zero Waste Goal is to cut the City's waste disposal of to 40,000 tons per year - a 90% reduction from 2005. Progress toward the Zero Waste Goal will be measured by the tons of waste landfilled annually.

Residents and businesses provided input to the development of Oakland’s Zero Waste Strategic Plan through participation in meetings for the general public and business leaders.

Below are documents that explain basic Zero Waste principles:

• What is Zero Waste?
• The Zero Waste Economy (graphic)
• The Zero Waste Economy (description)

Join the Zero Waste Yahoo Group
Stay informed and share information about the City of Oakland's initiatives toward the goal of Zero Waste, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZeroWasteOakland and click on "Join This Group".

• Doing Business with the City
• Zero Waste Strategic Plan
• Zero Waste and Sustainability Resources