ORDINANCE NO. 2019-075

Summary:
This ordinance establishes the Terms of Reference (TOR) for implementing a Waste-to-Energy (WtE) project in Naga City through a public-private joint venture. Key features include:

1. Objective & Policy Direction

   • Aligns with ecological sustainability and compliance with ecological waste-reduction goals.

   • The City commits to inviting private sector partners to implement the project on a city-owned 2-hectare sanitary landfill site.

2. Definitions

   • Clarifies terms such as “GCN” (City Government of Naga), “JVP” (Joint Venture Partner), “Facility Equipment,” “Feasibility Study,” etc.

3. Technical & Financial Requirements for Proponents

   • Proposals must show proven WtE operations for at least 1 year, process ≥75 tons/day of municipal solid waste, and include experienced financial backing (bank guarantees or audited financial statements).

4. Evaluation Committee & Procedures

   • Establishes a WtE Screening and Evaluation Committee (SEC) composed of city officials and community representatives. The SEC will score proposals based on technical (40%), operational (30%), and environmental (30%) criteria, with an 80% aggregate pass rate for technical stage.

5. Project Equity & Investment

   • City’s equity comprises the landfill site and incoming MSW; the private partner funds all other costs.

6. Implementation Timelines & Transfer of Technology

   • The WtE facility must be built within 2 years of contract signing, with technological know-how transfer to city personnel within 5 years after operation starts.

7. Contract Provisions & Ownership

   • Joint Venture Contract (JVC) to detail construction, operation, maintenance, transfer of improvements, regulatory compliance, penalties, and effectivity. Upon contract termination, improvements revert to city ownership.

8. Effectivity Clause:

   • The ordinance becomes effective 15 days after two newspaper publications in Naga City and Camarines Sur.