DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Management Department
DEPARTMENT HEAD: David W. McCary, CPM
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-wide
SUBJECT:
On Call Solid Waste Consulting Services Agreement
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance authorizes the execution of an On Call Solid Waste Consulting Services agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company Inc. The agreement amount is not to exceed $150,000.00 per year. This agreement shall be used by the Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) on an as needed basis to provide objective, third-party advice to enable SWMD to make decisions regarding the collection, disposal and recycling of municipal solid waste. The initial term will be for three years, with the option in the City's favor for one additional two-year renewal term beginning October 1 of the subsequent year. If the renewal is executed, the total value of the contract will be not to exceed $750,000.00. Funds will be deposited in accordance with the Solid Waste Operating and Maintenance Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
SWMD utilizes a consultant to assist in providing professional consulting services in the area of municipal solid waste operations and strategies. The primary role of the consultant is to provide objective, third-party advice and counsel that will enable the City to make well-informed and educated decisions regarding the City's approach to the collection, disposal and recycling of municipal solid waste.
Under this agreement, the consultant will be asked to assist the City with developing and evaluating various aspects of the City's current recycling and solid waste operations and programs, as well as other solid waste and recycling issues which may be identified by the City. While the City may ask the consultant to address other issues as they arise, the primary focus for the consulting services will be to provide advice and assistance with the City's:
* Long Term Multi-Year Recycling and Resource Recovery Plan
* Recycling Contamination Reduction P...
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