Environmental services

Tender description

Dublin City Council proposes to award a contract for the provision of a waste enforcement service for a period of 3 years, the contract may be extended for a further period of not more than 12 months, subject to the annual, periodic and other reviews. Dublin City Council proposes to award a contract for the provision of a waste enforcement service for a period of 3 years, from the date of commencement and the contract may be extended for a further period of not more than 12 months, subject to the annual, periodic and other reviews, at the sole discretion of the Council. While it is envisaged that the contract will be for a 3 year period, the award of and duration of the contract is strictly subject to the provision of a sufficient annual grant from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. The contract will be reviewed on an annual basis and the continuance of the contract for each subsequent year is subject to the provision of a sufficient annual grant and the Council’s continued obligation and requirement to provide a waste enforcement service under the current national structures. The full time numbers employed may be decreased or increased up to the maximum numbers specified in the tender throughout the tender period. The provision and management of up to fourteen (14) waste enforcement officers (including one position of waste enforcement manager) — to assist in the administration and enforcement of waste and environmental legislation. The provision and management of up to ten (10) waste enforcement officers to assist in the administration and enforcement of the trans-frontier shipment regulations and the regulation of brokers and dealers and all other associated regulations (national service), including the Eastern Midlands Waste Management Plan 2015-2021 (and subsequent plans) on behalf of the national trans-frontier Shipment Office (DCC). During the course of the contract there may be a requirement for additional full or part time officers to cover waste enforcement services in the Eastern Midlands Region as required on a case by case basis. Any such service must be authorised by the Eastern Midlands Regional Lead Authority Coordinator (DCC).