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2 PUBLIC BEARING , N. E. TEL. A VENUE Mr. Eddison opened a Public Hearing on the petition of New England Telephone Company for pe to install conduit in Hartwell Avenue, Gary Saviano, representing the Telephone Campany, explained that the work is necessary to provide service to the Katandin W ods development, There being no statements in favor or in opposition, the : Chairman declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plan and orders of New England Telephone and Telegraph Compan to lay and maintain approximately 58 feet of conduit on the southerly side of Hartwell Avenue starting at manhole 54/302 going in a southwesterly direction to concrete pad. RZE FFUUSE C'I'ION /DISPOSAL ••s� Mr. White reported that bids had been opened on March 23rd for the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste. Six bidders had responded and two of those were chosen for interviews; Vining Disposal Service and Waste Management of Boston North . He noted that there had been very little difference between bid proposals from the two firms, submitted for three -and five -year contracts. Based upon information provided on past performance history, financial stability, performance supervision and experience with recycling, Mr. White and the interviewing panel recommended that a five year contract be awarded to Waste Management of Boston North at a bid price of $3,501,234. Attorney Kenneth Tatarian. representing Vining Disposal, stated that since his client's bid had been lower on the five --year basis than Waste Management's, and because of terns stated in the contract document, the contract should be awarded to Vining. Mr. White noted that there had been two unfavorable references from c served by Vining, and that there was language in the contract documents which gave him authority to select a second lowest bidder based on his evaluation of qualifications. Discussion continued on the savings to be realized with the implementation of a recycling program and construction of a transfer station within five years. Mr. White said that upon mutual consent the contract price could be adjusted to acca modate these procedures. Board members agreed that more time was needed to explore the ecomanic aspects involved. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table award of the rubbish collection contract to April 11. at 7:00 p.m. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. A true record,, Attest: r Marion H , now Executive Clerk