R-19-14 Approving Refuse, Recycling, Landscape Waste Collection and Disposal Agrmt WM YYA'STE RW AQEMENT
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
REFUSE, RECYCLING, AND LANDSCAPE WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into this 14th day of , April 2014, by and between The VILLAGE of
Lemont, Illinois, an Illinois Municipal Corporation (hereinafter the "VILLAGE") and Waste
Management-Southwest, a Division of Waste Management of Illinois, Inc., a Delaware
Corporation (hereinafter the "CONTRACTOR").
RECITALS
Whereas, Section 11-19-1 et.seq. of the Illinois Municipal Code, (65 ILCS 5/11-19-1) permits a
municipality to enter into an exclusive contract for the collection and final disposition of garbage
and refuse within the municipality; and
Whereas, the Corporate Authority of the VILLAGE of Lemont finds that it is in the best interest of
the VILLAGE to enter into a contract with the CONTRACTOR as the exclusive provider for the
collection and final disposition of garbage and refuse within the municipality.
WITNESSETH
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the VILLAGE
and the CONTRACTOR agree as follows:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Scope of Work
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all work to be performed under this Contract, and
shall provide and furnish all of the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment and
supplies, vehicles, transportation services, landfill and compost facility space required to
perform and complete the collection and disposal of refuse and yard waste, and further shall
provide and furnish all of the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment and
supplies, vehicles, transportation services required to perform the collection and disposal of
recyclables. Such service shall be provided for all applicable properties within the corporate
limits of the VILLAGE of Lemont and any territory hereinafter annexed, all in accordance with
this contract. The CONTRACTOR acknowledges that it is familiar with the number and type of
properties to be served within the VILLAGE, and is familiar with the projected growth of the
VILLAGE boundaries.
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2. Exclusive Grant
The VILLAGE agrees that in consideration of the faithful performance of the obligations herein
undertaken by the CONTRACTOR, the VILLAGE, by execution of this contract, grants to the
CONTRACTOR, for the term of this Contract only, the sole and exclusive license to collect and
dispose of municipal waste, landscape waste, and recyclables from all applicable properties, as
described in this Agreement, within the corporate limits of the VILLAGE of Lemont and any
territory hereinafter annexed.
3. CONTRACTOR'S Private Work
The CONTRACTOR may, at its option, contract separately for work as a private scavenger or
hauler and charge customers covered by this Contract for services not provided in this Contract,
or contract with customers not covered by this Contract. Any such private work shall be in
accordance with all federal, state and VILLAGE laws, and shall not interfere with the
CONTRACTOR'S performance under this Contract.
4. Contract Period
The initial term of this Contract shall be eight (8) years, commencing on May 1, 2014 and shall
remain in full force and effect through midnight of April 30, 2022. At the expiration of the initial
eight (8) year period, the VILLAGE reserves the right to renew and extend the contract for an
additional period of one (1), two (2), or three (3) years. In the event that the VILLAGE desires to
extend the Contract after the initial period, the CONTRACTOR shall be so notified, in writing, by
the VILLAGE no later than (October 31, 2021) 180 days before the expiration of the initial term.
Within twenty-one (21) days of such notification by the VILLAGE, the Parties agree to engage in
good faith negotiations to develop rates and terms for the extension period. In the event that
the Parties are unable to reach an agreement as to rates and terms for the extension period by
December 31, 2021, the Contract shall terminate at the end of the initial term, unless both
parties mutually agree to extend the negotiation period.
5. Compliance With Applicable Laws
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations governing the work required under the terms of this Contract.
6. Compliance With Equal Employment Opportunity Act and Illinois Human Rights Act
During the term of this Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Equal Employment
Opportunity Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act. The CONTRACTOR shall have a written
equal opportunity policy statement declaring that it does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or age as required by law. Findings of non-
compliance with applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity laws may be
constitute cause for termination of this Contract.
7. Permits, Licenses, Certifications and Taxes
The CONTRACTOR shall secure and pay for, at its expense, all necessary permits, licenses
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and certificates required to perform the work herein. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain said
permits, licenses and certificates in full force and effect during the term of this Contract, and
shall comply with all requirements thereof. No work shall proceed or commence without said
necessary permits, licenses, and certificates. The VILLAGE shall waive the annual business
license/scavengers license fee to the CONTRACTOR for the term of this agreement.
The CONTRACTOR shall pay all sales, use, property, income, and other taxes that are lawfully
assessed against the VILLAGE or the CONTRACTOR in connection with the CONTRACTOR'S
facilities and the work included in this Contract. The VILLAGE is exempt from paying certain
taxes, including Federal Excise Tax, State and Local Retailers' Occupation Tax, Use Tax and
Service Use Tax.
8. Independent CONTRACTOR
The CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to be an independent CONTRACTOR, solely responsible
for the control and payment of its operations and employees.
9. Performance Bond
At the time of the execution of the Contract, the CONTRACTOR, at its expense, shall provide
the VILLAGE with a performance bond in the amount of three hundred thousand dollars
($300,000.00), which shall be maintained in full force and effect throughout the term of this
Contract and any extensions thereof. Said bond shall be executed with a surety company
licensed to do business in the State of Illinois and acceptable to the VILLAGE and shall be
subject to approval as form and content by the VILLAGE'S attorney. This Contract shall not be
executed unless said performance bond had been delivered and approved as herein provided.
No work shall commence or proceed without said performance bond being approved and in full
force and effect. Failure to provide or maintain said performance bond in full force and effect
shall be cause for termination of this Contract.
10. Insurance
The CONTRACTOR shall carry in its name, at its own expense, at least the following insurance
coverage:
(a) Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Insurance - Statutory amount for
Illinois;
(b) Vehicle Liability Insurance:
(1) Bodily injury, with limits of not less than $3,000,000 each person and not less
than $5,000,000 per occurrence.
(2) Property damage, with limits of not less than $3,000,000 per occurrence
Vehicle Liability and General Liability insurance policies. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish
annually the VILLAGE with policy information which evidences compliance with the insurance
requirements set forth herein, and with a certificate of insurance attesting to the required
overages for the full term of the contract, including the 30-day notice requirements. No work
shall commence or proceed without said insurance overages being in full force and effect.
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(c) General Liability Insurance:
(1) Bodily injury, with limits of not less than $3,000,000 per person and not less than
$5,000,000 per occurrence.
(2) Property damage, with limits of not less than $3,000,000 for each incident and
$5,000,000 per occurrence.
(3) Contractual insurance - broad form, with limits of not less than $3,000,000 each
occurrence and no more than $5,000,000 each occurrence.
(d) Umbrella or excess liability coverage of $10,000,000 per occurrence and in the
aggregate.
(e) The insurance coverage shall be written with insurance companies licensed to do
business in the State of Illinois and acceptable to the VILLAGE. All insurance premiums shall
be aid without cost to the VILLAGE.LLAGE. Said P olicies shall provide that they may not be cancelled
or reduced without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the VILLAGE. In the event of any
cancellation or reduction, the CONTRACTOR is responsible for obtaining new insurance
coverage. The CONTRACTOR shall name the VILLAGE as an additional insured on each
policy for any liability arising out of the CONTRACTOR'S work.
(f) The insurance coverage specified herein constitutes the minimum requirements and said
requirements shall in no way limit the liability of the CONTRACTOR under the terms of this
Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any
additional types and amounts of insurance, which, in its own judgment, may be necessary for its
proper protection in the execution of the work.
11. Indemnification
The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the VILLAGE, its officers
and employees, from any and all liability, losses, costs, expenses, demands, taxes, claims,
damages, lawsuits, proceedings, or causes of action, including worker's compensation claims,
of any kind or nature whatsoever, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs of defense,
that the VILLAGE may suffer, incur, sustain, or become liable for, on account of any injury to or
death of its employees, or injury or death to any person, or damage to or injury to real estate or
personal property, in any way resulting from, out of, or in connection with, or pursuant to this
Contract, caused by the operations of the CONTRACTOR, its agents, employees, or any
Subcontractors in performance of the work to be conducted.
The CONTRACTOR expressly understands and agrees that any performance bond or
insurance coverage required by this Contract, or otherwise provided by the CONTRACTOR,
shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and hold harmless and defend the
VILLAGE, and to pay expenses and damages as herein provided.
12. Default
All terms and conditions of the Contract are considered material and the failure of the
CONTRACTOR to perform any of said terms and conditions shall be considered a breach of the
Contract. If the CONTRACTOR fails to perform the according to the terms and conditions
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herein, or fails to collect and/or dispose the municipal waste and landscape waste, and fails to
collect and/or market the recyclables as required herein for more than seven (7) consecutive
working days, the VILLAGE shall reserve the right to determine if there has not been sufficient
cause to justify such lack of performance. If in the VILLAGE'S judgment, sufficient cause has
not been demonstrated, then the VILLAGE shall serve notice, identifying the contract violations
and stating that this contract shall be deemed in default if the CONTRACTOR does not take
action to correct the violation or re-establish the schedule within three (3) days of said notice. If,
at the end of the three (3) day period, the CONTRACTOR has not made the necessary
corrections, the VILLAGE shall take such steps as are necessary to furnish services according
to the collection requirements provided in this Contract, and shall have the right to terminate the
Contract. The
CONTRACTOR shall a liable able for any and all costs of such steps from the date
of the notice of default. The remedies provided herein shall not be exclusive, but shall be in
addition to any other remedy available to the VILLAGE including, but not limited to, claim on the
performance bond, or other legal or equitable remedies. The failure of the VILLAGE to declare
a default or insist on performance of any specific term or condition shall not constitute a waiver
on the part of the VILLAGE to declare a default by the continuing or subsequent failure of the
CONTRACTOR to perform according to the terms and conditions of the Contract.
In the event the CONTRACTOR shall be adjudged bankrupt, either by voluntary or involuntary
proceedings, then the Contract shall immediately terminate; and in no event shall the Contract
be, or be treated as, an asset of the CONTRACTOR after adjudication of bankruptcy. If the
CONTRACTOR shall become insolvent or fail to meet its financial obligations, then the Contract
may be terminated at the option of the VILLAGE upon seven (7) days written notice to the
CONTRACTOR and in no event shall the Contract be, or be treated as, an asset of the
CONTRACTOR after the exercise of said option by the VILLAGE.
In any event where the CONTRACTOR has not performed the work, even if such failure is
caused by strikes, acts of God, or "force majeure", beyond the CONTRACTOR'S control, the
CONTRACTOR shall not be paid.
13. Non-assignment of Contract
This Contract is unique and has been awarded by the VILLAGE based upon the specific
evaluation of the CONTRACTOR, and the ability of the CONTRACTOR to perform the work.
This Contract is not assignable by the CONTRACTOR either voluntarily or involuntarily, or by
process of law, without the prior written consent of the VILLAGE, and shall not be or come
under the control of creditors, or a trustee or trustees of the CONTRACTOR in case of
bankruptcy, or insolvency of the CONTRACTOR. Any attempt to assign the Contract shall
subject the Contract to immediate termination by the VILLAGE.
14. Non-Collection Due to Improper Material or Procedure.
If material is not collected due to non-compliance with State Statute, the CONTRACTOR shall
leave the resident a card, note, or"door hanger"to (1) identify the specific reason for non-
collection and (2) explain the proposed recourse the resident should take to alleviate the
dispute.
15. Disputes
The CONTRACTOR'S performance of the work under this Contract shall be observed and
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monitored by the VILLAGE. Should the VILLAGE determine during the life of the Contract that
the CONTRACTOR has not performed satisfactorily, the CONTRACTOR, upon notification from
VILLAGE, shall increase the work force, tools and equipment as needed to properly perform to
the satisfaction of the VILLAGE. The failure of VILLAGE to give such notification shall not
relieve the CONTRACTOR of his/her obligation to perform the work at the time and in the
manner specified.
16. Title to Municipal Waste, Landscape Waste and Recyclables
Title to municipal waste, landscape waste and recyclables shall pass to the CONTRACTOR
when the materials are placed into the collection vehicle.
17. Notices
All notices required by this Contract shall be in writing and shall be delivered in person or sent
by first class mail with sufficient postage prepaid, or by certified/ return receipt requested mail
with sufficient postage and certification fees fully prepaid. Notices delivered personally shall be
deemed received upon delivery. Notice delivered by mail shall be deemed to have been given
as of the date of the United States Postal Service postmark. Notices to the parties shall be
made and addressed to the following:
If to the VILLAGE:
Mr. George Schafer—Village Administrator
Village of Lemont
418 Main St.
Lemont, IL 60439
If to the CONTRACTOR:
Municipal Marketing Manager or District Manager
Waste Management
2100 Moen Ave
Rockdale, IL 60436
Any changes of address may be sent by furnishing written notice to the other party.
18. Severability
The invalidity of one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses or subsections contained in this
Contract shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Contract so long as the
material purposes of this Contract can be determined and effectuated.
19. Law to Govern and Venue
The laws of the State of Illinois shall govern this contract and venue shall be in Cook, Will, and
DuPage Counties, Illinois.
20. Right to Require Performance
The failure of the VILLAGE, at any time, to require performance by the CONTRACTOR of any
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term or condition in this Contract shall in no way affect the right of the VILLAGE thereafter to
enforce said term or condition. Nor shall waiver by the VILLAGE of any breach of any term or
condition of this Contract be taken or held to be a waiver of any succeeding breach of any such
term or condition or a waiver of the term or condition itself.
21. Reporting
The CONTRACTOR shall keep records of solid waste disposal, recycling and landscape waste
collection, activities
including without limitation, recycling 9 P artici ation rates, the amount of
solid waste, recyclables, or landscaping waste collected and shall provide this information to the
Village at the Village's request.
22. Freedom of Information Act
CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish all documentation the Village is required to provide under
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et. seq.) ("FOIA") within five (5) business days
after VILLAGE issues notice of such request to CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR agrees to
defend, indemnify and hold harmless VILLAGE, and agrees to pay all reasonable costs
connected therewith (including, but not limited to reasonable attorney's and witness fees, filing
fees and any other expenses) for VILLAGE to defend any and all causes, actions, causes of
action, disputes, prosecutions, or conflicts arising from CONTRACTOR's, actual or alleged
violation of the FOIA or CONTRACTOR's failure to furnish all documentation related to a
request within five (5) business days after VILLAGE issues notice of a request. Furthermore,
should CONTRACTOR request that VILLAGE utilize a lawful exemption under FOIA in relation
to any FOIA request thereby denying that request, CONTRACTOR agrees to pay all costs
connected therewith (such as reasonable attorneys' and witness fees, filing fees and any other
expenses) to defend the denial of the request. The defense shall include, but not be limited to,
challenged or appealed denials of FOIA requests to either the Illinois Attorney General or a
court of competent jurisdiction. CONTRACTOR agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless
VILLAGE, and agrees to pay all costs connected therewith (such as reasonable attorneys' and
witness fees, filing fees and any other expenses) to defend any denial of a FOIA request by
CONTRACTOR's request to utilize a lawful exemption to VILLAGE.
II. GENERAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
1. Identification of Applicable Properties for Collection
The applicable properties located in the VILLAGE for which collection and disposal services of
municipal waste, landscape waste and recyclables shall be provided pursuant to this Contract
are as follows: all single-family, townhouse, and duplex residential dwellings, and all multi-
family residential of up to 4 units. All properties that are commercial, multi-family in excess of
four (4) units, and mixed use, defined as a residential/commercial unit shall be excluded from
this Contract. In addition, the Franciscan Village, located at 1270 Village Dr, Lemont, IL (22-21-
201-019) shall be excluded from this contract.
2. Collection Times
The starting time shall not commence for the pick service described herein shall not commence
earlier than 6:00 am and shall cease by 6:00 pm on any pick up day. All materials placed out
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for collections must be placed at the curb or alley (when available) by 6:00 am on the
designated service day.
3. Collection of Refuse, Recyclables and Landscape Waste
The CONTRACTOR shall collect the refuse, recycling and landscape waste on the same day.
The current collection days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Any route or schedule
changes shall be subject to the approval of the VILLAGE, which shall not be unreasonably
withheld. The CONTRACTOR shall give the VILLAGE at least 30 days written notice to any
proposed route or schedule change.
4. Holidays
Holidays to be observed b
y by the CONTRACTOR are as follows: New Year's Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. No pick-up will be
rendered on such holidays. Regular service shall be established on the next calendar day.
5. Storage of CONTRACTOR'S Equipment and Materials
No equipment or materials used to provide collection service shall be stored on any property,
public or private, within the corporate limits of the VILLAGE unless otherwise agreed to by the
parties, in writing.
6. Public Information
No later than June 30, 2014, the CONTRACTOR, at its expense, shall develop, print and
distribute to all residential customers, a brochure, approved by the VILLAGE, explaining the
solid waste, landscape, and recycling programs covered under this contract. The brochure shall
be updated and distributed whenever there is a change in the service or programs provided,
including changes in collection times. The brochure shall include a toll-free telephone number
of the CONTRACTOR to be used for customer complaints as required herein. A sufficient
supply of brochures shall be provided to the VILLAGE by the CONTRACTOR for VILLAGE to
distribute in the VILLAGE'S annual newsletter and to distribute to new residents.
7. Customer Complaints
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain an office and telephone service, with either a local exchange
or a toll-free number, for the receipt of service calls or complaints, and shall be available for
such calls on all working days from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All complaints must be given prompt
and courteous attention, and in case of a missed scheduled collection, the CONTRACTOR shall
immediately investigate; and if verified, shall arrange for pick-up of said waste within 24 hours
day after the complaint is received. The CONTRACTOR shall notify customer directly within 24
hours of complaint to verify action taken. When requested, the CONTRACTOR shall report to
the VILLAGE the status of service calls or complaints and shall maintain a daily log of such calls
or complaints received, which record shall be open to the VILLAGE for inspection at any
reasonable time. The CONTRACTOR shall notify customer directly within one business day of
complaint to verify action taken. The CONTRACTOR'S toll free number is 800 796-9696.
8. Disposal Site Required
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The CONTRACTOR shall have available for use throughout the contract term an Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency permitted site(s) (SEE ATTACHMENT C) for the ultimate
disposal of all waste under this Agreement.
9. Sufficient Financial and Equipment Capabilities
The CONTRACTOR shall have the necessary financial ability and sufficient equipment to satisfy
the requirements placed upon it under the terms of this Contract.
10. Standard of Performance
The CONTRACTOR shall undertake to perform all disposal services rendered hereunder in a
neat, orderly and efficient manner, to use care and diligence, and to provide neat, orderly and
courteous personnel on its crews and courteous and knowledgeable personnel in its customer
service function.
11. Employees and Conduct
The CONTRACTOR shall prohibit any drinking of alcoholic beverages or the use of any
controlled substances, except by doctor's prescription, by its drivers and crew members while
on duty or in the course of performing their duties required under the terms of this contract.
In the event that any of the CONTRACTOR'S employees is deemed by the VILLAGE to be unfit
or unsuitable to perform the services required under the terms of this proposal as a result of
intoxication, drug use, incompetence, or by virtue of abusive or obnoxious behavior; then, upon
request of the VILLAGE, the CONTRACTOR shall remove such employee from work within the
VILLAGE and replace him/her with a suitable and competent employee.
CONTRACTOR shall provide courteous personnel on its collection crews and courteous and
knowledgeable personnel in its customer service function.
12. Prevailing Wage
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all prevailing wage requirements and all labor regulations
enforced by state or federal agencies.
13. Current Estimate of Residential Service Units
The following is the estimated number of residential service units currently being serviced in the
VILLAGE as of May 2014: 5,198. The VILLAGE disclaims any warranties and or accuracy of
these numbers. The CONTRACTOR may conduct a residential service unit count at the
CONTRACTOR'S expense.
14. Vehicles
All vehicles shall be maintained in good working order and appearance, free of rust, and shall
be clean at the start of each collection day. No vehicle shall be operated on the VILLAGE
streets that leak any fluids from the engine or compacting mechanism. All vehicles shall display
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the name of the CONTRACTOR, a local telephone number, and a vehicle identification number
that is clearly visible on both sides of the vehicle. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for
cleaning any fluids, municipal waste, landscape waste or recyclables that leak or otherwise spill
from any vehicle.
In the event the VILLAGE cleans any fluids, waste or recyclables that leak or otherwise spill
from any CONTRACTOR'S vehicle, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for reimbursing the
VILLAGE for any and all costs associated with the clean up.
III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
All items placed out for collection by residents must be at the curb or alley by 6:00 a.m. on the
designated collection day. The CONTRACTOR shall handle all carts, cans, and containers with
reasonable care to avoid damage and attempt to replace them in the same upright position on
the parkway or by the alley side where the containers were initially placed. In the event the
CONTRACTOR cannot accept certain restricted items, the CONTRACTOR will utilize a
dedicated communication mechanism to inform the residents as to the reason why the material
was not accepted. A sample of this mechanism is outlined in ATTACHMENT D.
A Municipal Waste Collection
A.1 Definition: Municipal Waste is defined herein as the day-to-day accumulations of
garbage, refuse, or waste material resulting from operation of residential units which are not
defined as ELECTRONIC WASTES, RECYCLABLES or LANDSCAPE WASTE. The definition
of municipal waste shall not include automotive tires, broken concrete, building materials, rocks,
soil, white goods, household hazardous wastes such as paints, oils, solvents or other materials
that may present a fire hazard, any single household item too large to be placed in a compactor-
type truck or for one person to reasonably manage, construction and/or demolition material,
and/or material(s) resulting from fires, floods or evictions. ELECTRONIC WASTES shall be
defined as wastes and refuse that are banned from deposit in landfills as a result of 415 ILCS
150/1 et. seq. (Electronic Products Recycling & Reuse Act), as amended.
A.2 Frequency of Collection: Once per unit each week.
A.3 Containers: The CONTRACTOR shall provide each unit subject to collection under this
agreement with one (1) wheeled 96-gallon cart for the purpose of the placement of refuse
materials. The CONTRACTOR shall deliver the carts to new units that are constructed over the
term of the agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the general maintenance of
the cart (excepting odor and cleanliness) and shall repair or replace said carts in the event of
breakage through normal wear and tear. Carts damaged through abuse or neglect will be
replaced at the cost of the resident.
Beginning in May 2014, the CONTRACTOR shall provide for a 90 day period to offer residents
an opportunity to request a 64-gallon refuse cart at no charge to the resident during the this
period. Additional refuse carts may be rented for $4.00 per month with a minimum 12-month
rental (delivery charges may apply).
A.4 Service Levels: The CONTRACTOR shall provide once per week the collection of
garbage, refuse, recyclables, and yard waste materials for all occupied UNITS within the
VILLAGE. All municipal waste that is designated for collection and disposal may be placed in
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covered cans or containers not to exceed thirty (32) thirty-two gallons in capacity with a
maximum weight for any one container and its contents not to exceed fifty (50) pounds. Heavy-
duty bags which are securely fastened shall be considered proper containers so long as they do
not exceed thirty (30) gallons capacity and are fifty (50) pounds or less in weight. Cans,
containers and/or heavy-duty bags must be placed at the curb or roadway or in the alley when
they exist.
A.5 Bulk Item Service: Bulk items are defined as including but not limited to large items such
as couches, chairs, mattresses and tables and other furniture pieces. Bulk items, as defined
herein, are considered subject to collection by the CONTRACTOR according to the terms and
definitions of this Contract. The CONTRACTOR will make available the collection of(1) one
bulk item per week at no additional cost to the resident. Individual residents will be responsible
to contact the CONTRACTOR and make arrangements for collection of additional bulk items on
an individual basis.
The VILLAGE reserves the right to request a cleanup of illegally dumped refuse from code
violations, evictions, foreclosures at no cost to the Village.
A.6 Special Pick up and Optional Service: All other solid waste materials not heretofore
provided for shall be collected and disposed of in unlimited quantity as a special pick up.
Residents with additional material or home improvement projects may contract separately with
the CONTRACTOR. Such items shall include white goods, large amounts of building materials
(including lumber, structural steel, concrete, bricks and stones), heavy appliances, pianos and
such other bulky items that require more than one person to handle. Such items shall be
arranged for pick up between Customer and CONTRACTOR or other independent
CONTRACTOR at a special charge to Customer. The CONTRACTOR will make available 10,
15, 20 and 30 cubic yard containers for this purpose
A.7 Public Building/Areas Collection: CONTRACTOR shall be required to collect municipal
waste and recyclable materials via commercial containers, provided by the CONTRACTOR at or
before the commencement date of this contract, once per week at no cost from the VILLAGE
owned locations and places as described as follows:
VILLAGE Hall/Old Police Department
418 Main St. Two 2-yard containers
Two 96-gallon carts
Police Department One 2-yard refuse container
14600 127th St. One 2-yard recycling container
Police Shooting Range One 10-yard refuse container
Public Works Building
6066 New Avenue One 6-yard refuse serviced 3 times/week
One 4-yard recycling container one time
Public Works One 20-yard roll-off—general refuse
Bassert& Canal One 15-yard roll-off—street sweepings
One 20/30 yard roll-off—yard waste
One 20 yard roll-off—tires (no rims)
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Metra Station
101 Main Three 96 gallon refuse carts
Safety VILLAGE
55 Stephen St. One 2-yard refuse container
The VILLAGE may add additional VILLAGE owned or leased buildings or property without
additional charge for up to twice per week commercial collection.
A.8 Municipal Roll-off Dumpsters At the request of the Village, The Contractor shall provide for
up to 15 roll-off boxes for Village sponsored special events, festivals and clean up projects.
The Contractor, at its discretion, shall provide for 10, 15, and 20, and 30 cubic yard containers
depending on the size and nature of the event at no charge to the Village provided that each
container weigh no more than 5 tons. The Village may require additional containers or services
at a method and price to be agreed upon by both parties.
The CONTRACTOR will also provide roll-off services to Village's Public Works Department for
refuse, street sweeping, and waste and waste tires. The Village 9, y Ila a shall receive up 30 roll boxes
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per contract year at no charge.
A.9 Disposal: All Municipal Waste and Recyclables at VILLAGE owned or leased facilities,
shall be removed from the VILLAGE at the close of each day of collection and shall be disposed
of at a lawfully operated regional pollution control facility(ies) at the CONTRACTOR'S sole
expense. The CONTRACTOR warrants that sufficient sites for the disposal of said solid waste
will be available to the CONTRACTOR during the full term of the contract and any renewal
thereof.
A.10 Equipment to be used by CONTRACTOR: The CONTRACTOR agrees to collect all
municipal waste in fully enclosed leak-proof modern packer-type trucks. Equipment used for
special pick-up service may be open body trucks, dump trucks, and similar type equipment.
When open body trucks are used, the CONTRACTOR will use care to see that no litter or
scattering of waste material occurs by providing a suitable covering.
A.11 Port-O-Let Services: The CONTRACTOR shall provide the Village with portable toilets
for seasonal and special events as part of this agreement. The number of units, frequency of
service, and service timeframes are outlined in Attachment B.
B. Recyclables Collection
B.1 Definition: RECYCLABLES shall mean all items listed in Attachment A and aluminum
food and beverage containers, metal cans, bi-metal cans, glass food containers, newspapers,
corrugates containers, chipboard, magazines, mixed paper, and other such materials as the
parties may agree to in writing. The Customer shall sort materials and place them into a
separate container for pick-up by the CONTRACTOR. (See Attachment A)
B.2 Frequency of Collection: Collection shall be once per week. The collection shall be on
the same day as municipal waste collection.
B.3 Service Level: Unlimited collection of the materials defined herein as part of monthly
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rate.
B.4 Containers: The CONTRACTOR shall provide each unit subject to collection under this
agreement with either one (1) wheeled 96-, 64-, or 35-gallon cart for the purpose of the
placement of recyclables for weekly collection. The CONTRACTOR shall deliver the carts to
new units that are constructed over the term of the agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for the general maintenance of the carts (excepting odor and cleanliness) and shall
repair or replace said carts in the event of breakage through normal wear and tear. Carts
damaged through abuse or neglect will be replaced at the cost of the resident. Residents that
are senior citizens may request and receive a 35-gallon cart. Additional recycling carts may be
rented for$4.00 per month with a minimum 12-month rental (delivery charges may apply).
Beginning in May 2014, the CONTRACTOR shall also provide for a 90 day period to offer
residents an opportunity to request a larger 96-gallon recycling cart. The 96-gallon carts shall
be exchanged for the previously provided 64 or 35-gallon recycling carts at no charge to the
resident during this period.
B.5 Separate Vehicle Pick-up Required: Recyclable material shall not be co-mingled with
municipal waste. A separate recycling pick-up shall be required with a separate vehicle.
B.6 Disposal: All recyclables shall be collected, separated and otherwise treated so as to
facilitate the sale of said materials to end-use markets or recycled material brokers. No
materials collected as recyclable may be deposited in a landfill or waste incinerator, but shall be
recycled regardless of the income received or the cost to the CONTRACTOR resulting from the
sale of said materials.
B.7 Battery and CFL Recycling: The CONTRACTOR will provide twelve (12) 3.5-gallon
battery-recycling containers per year to the Village for the purpose of recycling household
batteries. In addition, THE CONTRACTOR shall also provide twelve (12) compact fluorescent
light bulb (CFL) recycling kits to the Village for annual recycling events. The battery-recycling
containers and the CFL recycling kits shall be collected by the CONTRACTOR, within five (5)
days, upon notice from the Village that the containers are filled.
B.8 Desk side Recycling Containers: The CONTRACTOR shall provide to the Village at fifty
(50) desk side-recycling containers to the Village.
B.9 Revenues: CONTRACTOR shall be allowed to keep all revenues from the sale of the
above referenced materials.
C. Landscape Waste Collection
C.1 Definition of Landscape Waste: All accumulations of grass or shrubbery cuttings,
leaves, tree limbs, (as stated below), aquatic weeds, and other material accumulated as the
result of the care of lawns, shrubbery, vines and trees, and as otherwise described at 415 ILCS
5/3.20.
C.2 Frequency of collection: All landscape waste, including brush and other branches will
be collected once per week on the same day as refuse and recycling collection from April 1
through the first full week of December of each year.
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C.3 Service Levels: Weekly collection of the materials defined herein as part of monthly rate
from April 1 through the first full week of December.
C.4 Containers/Preparation: Landscape waste materials must be placed in a biodegradable
paper "Kraft" type bags, up to thirty-three (33) gallons in capacity. Shrubbery cuttings, tree
branches, twigs, must be placed either a kraft paper bag OR in a securely tied bundle. Ties
must be made of string or twine. Branch bundles must not exceed 4 feet in length. Bags
containing landscape waste and/or branch bundles cannot exceed 50 pounds in weight.
Residents may rent a 96-gallon carts for yard waste collection, in addition to the other carts
provided for in this contract, through the CONTRACTOR for a charge of$4.00 per month. The
Contractor will also make 96-gallon carts available for purchase for $105.00 each. Carts
purchased for the disposal of yard waste must be clearly identified by the resident for the
disposal yard waste.
C.5 Separate Vehicle Pick-up Required: Landscape waste shall not be co-mingled with any
Municipal Waste. A separate landscape waste pick-up shall be required with a separate
vehicle.
C.6 Disposal: All landscape waste shall be disposed of at a lawfully operated landscape
waste composting facility (SEE ATTACHMENT C). Said facility may treat, compost, grind, or
land apply said landscape waste. No landscape waste may be disposed of at a landfill or solid
waste incinerator unless otherwise authorized by the Illinois Environmental Act (415 ILCS 5/1).
IV. PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR AND BILLING OF ACCOUNTS
(A) Customer Identification and Billing Address. Upon request of the VILLAGE, CONTRACTOR
shall furnish the name and address of each residential unit receiving service under the terms of this
contract.
(B) Billing for municipal solid waste, recyclables and landscape waste collections shall be
included in the base monthly rate.
C) Payment to CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR'S monthly UNIT rate for all services
provided in this contract for the period of May 1, 2014, through April 30, 2022, shall be as follows:
CONTRACT YEAR Monthly UNIT Rate Senior Rate
May 1, 2014—April 30, 2015 $22.50 $19.50
May 1, 2015—April 30, 2016 $23.29 $20.29
May 1, 2016 —April 30, 2017 $24.10 $21.10
May 1, 2017—April 30, 2018 $24.95 $21.95
May 1, 2018 —April 30, 2019 $25.82 $22.82
May 1, 2019—April 30, 2020 $26.72 $23.72
May 1, 2020—April 30, 2021 $27.66 $24.66
May 1, 2021 —April 30, 2022 $28.63 $25.63
A $3.00 senior discount will apply to all qualified seniors citizens that are at least 65 years older and
that own and occupy their dwelling for the term of this agreement. Residents seeking the discount
must apply to the CONTRACTOR. A sample application is provide in ATTACHMENT E
(D) Fees: The above prices include all current federal, state, county, local or other taxes, fees,
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surcharges or similar charges relating to the collection and disposal of the Village's Solid Waste (the
"Fees"). Any increase in the Fees or any new Fees imposed that specifically impact general
business conditions or permitted pollution control facilities (i.e. landfills, transfer stations, compost
facilities) following the date of this Agreement, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith any such
price increases provided that the CONTRACTOR provides evidence of the increase to the
VILLAGE. In addition, in the event that changes with Federal or state statute or regulation, there
occurs a change in the regulatory requirements which requires further separation of municipal solid
waste which has general applicability to similar waste haulers and which materially increases the
CONTRACTOR'S costs, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith any such price increases.
(E) Billing: The CONTRACTOR will perform the billing and collection of fees from each UNIT with
the VILLAGE. The CONTRACTOR will individually invoice each UNIT within the VILLAGE on a
quarterly basis for the services provided herein. The VILLAGE agrees to cooperate and assist the
CONTRACTOR in any means permissible to insure the collection of all funds due for the service
performed, either on current or delinquent basis can be undertaken and receipt assured. If deemed
necessary by the Village, the VILLAGE may modify any of its regulatory ordinances regarding
health, welfare, and safety to insure that the VILLAGE residents adhere to this contract and the
services provided hereunder. The VILLAGE agrees to provide reasonable assistance to the
CONTRACTOR regarding the occupancy status of a UNIT as well as reasonable assistance in
providing information regarding move-ins, move-outs, or any other notification or information that
will assist the CONTRACTOR in the execution of this agreement.
(F) Upon request of the Village, CONTRACTOR shall furnish the name and address of each
residential UNIT receiving service under the terms of the contract.
(G) The VILLAGE, may at its discretion, exercise the option to assume the billing for the services
contained herein, The VILLAGE AND THE CONTRACTOR would exercise this option on a date
and method agreed upon by both parties.
V. EXECUTION
This Contract entered into on the date first written above.
VI A of - oI : Was - _ agement of Illinois, Inc.
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Charlene Smollen Mike Morl'y
Village Clerk Municipal Marketin; ger
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ATTACHMENT A - RECYCLING PROGRAM
The list of items below represents the current materials currently being accepted.
This list may expand or contract due to market conditions upon the mutual consent
of the Parties.
LIST OF RECYCABLES
USED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
TIN STEEL CANS
ALUMINUM FOIL
GLASS CONTAINERS
# 1 PET SODA, WATER, FLAVORED BEVERAGE BOTTLES
#2 HDPE-NATURAL CONTAINERS
#2 HDPE-PIGMENTED CONTAINERS
PET CONTAINERS
RESIDENTIAL PAPER FIBER
NEWSPAPER (70 TO 90% BY WEIGHT)
NEWSPAPER INSERTS
MIXED PAPER (10 TO 30% BY WEIGHT)
CARDBOARD (NO WAX)
CARRIER STOCK (SODA & BEER CASES)
CATALOGS & TELEPHONE BOOKS
CHIPBOARD (CEREAL, CAKE, & FOOD MIX BOXES)
JUNK MAIL
KRAFT PAPER
MAGAZINES
OFFICE PAPER
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ATTACHMENT B — Port-O-Let Portable Toilets
Seasonal Service and Special Event and Portable Toilets
Seasonal
Location Units Frequency Service Period
1. Farmers Market 1 handicap unit Once per week June 1 —Oct 31
Talcott Street
2. Heritage Quarries 2 handicap units Once per week April 1 —Nov 30
Pruxne Street
3. Car Shows 2 handicap unit Once per week June 1 —August 30
Main St.
Special Events
1. Quarryman Challenge 20 standard units One day As scheduled
Main & Stephen 2 handicap units
2 sinks
2. Heritage Fest 10 standard units One day As Scheduled
Stephen St. 2 handicap units
2 sinks
3. Canal Days Events 1 standard One day As scheduled
(5 total per year) 1 handicap
The VILLAGE reserves the right to allocate the above allotted portable toilets throughout the year as it
deems necessary.
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ATTACHMENT C - DESIGNATED DISPOSAL SITES
1. REFUSE
A. Banner Western Transfer Station
2100 Moen Ave
Rockdale, IL 60436
B. Waste Management Transfer
2150 Mound
Joliet, IL 60440
C. Prairie a e View Landfill (Primary)
( unary)
29755 S Prairie View Dr.
Wilmington, IL 60481
2. RECYCLABLES
A. Banner Western Transfer Station
2100 Moen Ave
Rockdale, IL 60436
B. CID Recycling Center
P 0 Box 1309
138th & Calumet Expressway
Calumet, IL 60409
3. LANDSCAPE WASTE
A. Banner Western Transfer Station
2100 Moen Ave
Rockdale, IL 60436
B. Waste Management Transfer
2150 Mound
Joliet, IL 60440
C. Willow Ranch Composting
1371 N Joliet Road
Romeoville IL 60446
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ATTACHMENT D
SAMPLE MECHANISM FOR COMMUNICATING TO RESIDENTS FOR NON—PICK UP
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ATTACHMENT D (Continued)
SAMPLE MECHANISM FOR COMMUNICATING TO RESIDENTS FOR NON-PICK UP
Se fIRRY
We are very sorry but we cannot remove this item.
Effective January 1, 2012, the State of Illinois has
banned the following electronic items from
landfill disposal:
Televisions
Electronic keyboards
Facsimile maehiues
Computers
Monitors
Videocassette recorders
Digital music players
Printers
Digital video disc players
Video game consoles
Small scale servers
Scanners
Electronic mice
Digital converter boxes
Cable television receivers
Satellite receivers
Digital video disc recorders
Residents with these electronic items can call
Vintage Tech R•cyclers at 866-631-170T
or email wiltcounty @vintagetechrecycters.com for free
home collection_ For drop off locations or more information on
other recycling opportunities in the Will County area, please
visit www.willcounhogreen.com. We appreciate your understanding.
1-800-796-9696
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Im:„s Thank You
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ATTACHMENT E
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
APPLICATION FOR REFUSE ACCOUNT SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT
Name:
Address:
Date of Birth:
Number of persons at residence:
The Village of Lemont offers a $3.00 discount from the monthly refuse, recycling and landscape
unit rate for senior citizen that are 1) 65 years of age and older and 2) live alone or with their
spouse. The discount is only applicable to the dwelling unit in which the Senior Citizen resides
and owns.
To obtain the discount, the residents must present proof of the following to either Waste
Management or the Village of Lemont:
1. Proof of age, being 65 years or older: (i.e. valid driver's license)
2. Ownership of the property: (i.e. tax bill, real estate bill)
3. Residency of the property: (i.e. driver license, water bills, vehicle sticker, state issued id
card)
I hereby certify that the above information and the items submitted as listed below are true and
valid.
/
ignature Date
Fax this form to Waste Management Customer Service at 866-863-4834.
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NATIONAL GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY OF VERMONT
100 BANK STREET, SUITE 610 BURLINGTON, VT 05401
May 16,2014
Village of Lemont
418 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
RE: Bond No. PB03-0555-TX
Performance Bond
Penal Sum: $300,000.00
Dated Effective: April 30, 2003 —Continuous
To Whom It May Concern:
Please let this letter serve as written notice that the above referenced Performance Bond is presently in effect
and continuous in nature.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
NATIONAL GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY OF VERMONT
It
of.Att..) ' I
Jennifer S. -land
Attorney-in-Fact
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the National Guaranty Insurance Company
of Vermont, 100 Bank Street,Suite 610,Burlington,Vermont Corporation (the"Corporation"),has
constituted and appointed and does hereby constitute and appoint Julie S.Boucher,Heather Cook,
Jennifer A.George,Susan D.Precourt,and Marcy Waterfall of Burlington,Vermont,Michael J.Herrod,
Wendy W.Stuckey,Lupe Tyler,Nancy Thomas andJennifer S.Copeland of Houston,Texas,each its
true and lawful Attorney-in-fact to execute under such designation in its name and to affix its corporate
seal to deliver for and on its behalf as surety thereon or otherwise,bonds of any of the following classes,
to wit:
•1. Surety bonds to the United States of America or any agency thereof,
including lease and miscellaneous•surety-bonds required or permitted
under the laws,ordinances or regulations of any State,City,Town,
Village,Board or any other body or organization,public or private.
2. Bonds on behalf of contractors in connection with bids,proposals or
contracts.
3. Insurance policies and Certificates of Insurance related to financial
assurance for closure,post-closure and/or corrective action obligations.
The foregoing powers granted by the corporation•shall be subject to and conditional upon the written
direction of
an y officer(or any designee of any such officer)to execute and deliver any such bonds.
The signatures and attestations of such Attorneys-in-fact and the seal of the Corporation may be affixed to
'any such bond,policy or to any certificate relating thereto by facsimile and any such bond,policy or
certificate bearing such facsimile signatures or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the
Corporation when so affixed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Corporation has caused these presents to be signed by its
President and Secretary,and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed
. I/J` day of r �f
Witness: NATIONAL GUARANTY INSURANCE
COMPANY OF VERM I NT
IL JAI()14) SI P ,L4Ait
Donna L.Meals ram H.Perry
Secretary Pr-•'dent
Revised 07/27/11