HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-13 - AGENDA REPORTS - SOLID WASTE MGMT DISPOSAL (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
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NEW BUSINESS
DATE: June 13, 1995
SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT STUDY OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISPOSAL AND
DIVERSION PRACTICES USED BY MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE
INDUSTRY (MIX OF TECHNOLOGIES)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
On May 3, 1995, the City of Santa Clarita Public Works Department sent out Requests for Qualifications to
ten firms to provide an analysis of solid waste management disposal and diversion practices used by other
municipalities and the private sector. Firms were asked to identify a mix of technologies which divert waste
from landfills. The Scope of Work included identifying new emerging solid waste management
technologies, identifying available landfill capacity in the Southern California region and identifying existing
successful waste management and diversion technologies in Europe, Canada, Japan and the United States.
The following firms submitted proposals to the City:
1. Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB)
2. R.W. Beck and Associates
Each of the proposals was reviewed and evaluated on how well their submitted proposal met the Scope of
Work as identified in the Request for Qualifications. Based on that thorough evaluation, it was determined
that Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc., (GBB) most closely met the qualifications required.
1. That the City Council authorize the agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Gershman,
Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) to conduct an analysis of solid waste management disposal and
diversion practices by municipalities and the private industry in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
Funds are available in Account No. 20-2259,
Request for Qualifications
Draft Agreement
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION
The City of Santa Clarita is requesting qualifications and services from a consulting
company who has prior experience working for the public sector. Scope of work shall
include an analysis of Solid Waste Management disposal and diversion practice used
by municipalities and private industry.
The analysis shall be structured as separate elements on a cost per item basis.
I. SCOPE OF WORK
1. Identify existing solid waste management technology used by
municipalities and private industry.
2. Identify existing solid waste diversion technology used by municipalities
and private industry.
3. Identify new emerging solid waste management technologies.
4. Identify existing technologies which divert waste from landfills.
5. Identify available 15, 30, and 50 year landfill capacity in the Southern
California region.
6. Identify existing, 15, 30, and 50 year waste diversion capacity in the
Southern California region.
Identify existing successful waste management and diversion
technologies in Europe, Canada, Japan and the United States.
8. Identify existing out-of-County/State available landfill capacity.
9. Based on the findings of the above listed items identify a realistic,
economically feasible integrated waste management program for Los
Angeles County. The program shall reduce the County's dependance on
landfills. The integrated program shall include but is not limited to the
above identified existing successful diversion and emerging technologies.
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II. PROJECT QUALIFICATION
This RFQ has been prepared to select a professionally qualified and
highly motivated consultant with experience in designing and
implementing successful municipal waste management programs. Upon
selection of a consultant, the City will negotiate and execute a contract
directly with the selected firm.
2. Consultant must not now, nor in the past have conducted any work for
BKK (Elsmere Corporation).
3. The consultant must be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
4. The consultant must submit the study in final form by July 1, 1995.
5. The consultant must include an hourly rate schedule for all staff positions.
6. The consultant must include the estimate of the total hours to conduct the
above scope of work.
7. The consultant must use recycled paper, with a minimum 10% Post
Consumer content, in all written documents.
III. SUBMIT QUALIFICATIONS TO:
City of Santa Clarita Public Works Department
25663 Avenue Stanford
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Attn: Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager
By 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 1995
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