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, CI~ Of SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: James Howell, Director Subject:
Adopt resolution to execute
agreement with Hilton, Farnkopf
and Hobson, LLC to conduct a
feasibility study for MRF and
transfer station
Dept: Public Services ORIGINAL
Date: February 13, 1997
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
8/5/96 - Authorization to proceed with Phase II of Material Recovery Facility and Transfer
Station
Recommended Motion:
Adopt resolution
Contact person: James Howell. Director of Public Services
Phone 5140
Supporting data attached:
Yes
Ward: All
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $69.500
Source:(Acct. No.)
527-415-5502
Acct. Descri tion
Council Notes:
Res 97- 78'"
Agenda Item No.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Staff is requesting authorization to award an agreement to conduct the second phase of the
development of a Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station for the City.
On May 12, 1995, the Mayor authorized staff to release a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for
the design, construction, management and operation of a Material Recovery Facility/Transfer
Station (MRF ITS) within the City. As a result of this process, fourteen firms submitted responses
to this RFQ. In May 1996, the evaluation process was completed and six vendors were identified.
On August 5, 1996, Council authorized staff to proceed with Phase II to solicit the services of an
engineering and consulting firm to provide technical assistance to staff to accomplish the tasks
listed below. Staff issued a Request for Proposal for this technical assistance on August 6, 1996.
Staff received and reviewed proposals from five firms. As a result of this process, staff is
recommending award of this project to Hilton, Farnkopf and Hudson, LLC for the
accomplishment of tasks 1 and 2 outlined below in the not-to-exceed amount of $69,500. Funds
in the amount of $70,000.00 were budgeted in fiscal year 96-97 budget under account 527-415-5502,
Professional Services. As previously noted to the Council by staff, the results of feasibility study
will be presented to the Council, prior to proceeding with the development and issuance of the
RFP for the MRF/TS.
Phase II of the MRF ITS process consists of the following tasks:
Fiscal Year '96 - '97
1) Update the current feasibility of developing a MRF/TS within the City, including siting,
financial requirements and waste flow assessment ($45,500.00); and,
Note: The results of feasibility studv will be on:sented to the Council. prior to proceeding with
the development and issuance of the RFP for the MRFITS.
2) If development of a MRF/TS is detennined feasible, develop a Request for Proposal
document to be submitted to the six previously qualified finns for response ($24,000.00);
and,
Fiscal Year '97 - '98
3) Evaluation of submittals by firms ($24,000.00); and,
4) Negotiation assistance and recommendation for award of project ($8,000.00).
NOTE: Funmnf for tasks t and 2 were included in FY 96-97 00<1...... Upon co~letion and
issuance of the Reouest for ProtJosal to be pn:gared by the vendor. staff will mme:st authorization
from Council to issue the Reouest for Proposal and authorization to PI'OCeed with tasks 3 and 4.
Fun<l;nf for task 3 and task 4 in the amount of $32.000.00 will be included in Fiscal Year 97-98
bud2et.
Staff recommends Council adoption of the attached resolution authorizing the execution of an
agreement with Hilton, Farnkopf and Hobson.
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ADDENDUM "A"
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY
AND
PREPARATION OF REOUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND NEGOTIATION SUPPORT
TItis AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _ day of ' 1997, by and
between the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, California, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the
"CITY" and HILTON, FARNKOPF & HOBSON, a limi1ed liability California corporation, hereinafter referred
to as "PROVIDER."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, CITY desires to obtain professional services to evaluate the feasibility of developing a
Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station (MRFrrS), and if said MRFrrS is feasible, the CITY desires
assistance in procuring a MRF rrs through Ihe preparation of a Request for Proposal; and assistance in evaluating
proposals and negotiating an Agreement with the successful MRFrrs vendor.
WHEREAS, in order to prepare the feasibility study, and if appropriate, develop the Request for
Proposal and Agreement, and provide other assistance in the evaluation of proposals and negotiation, il is
necessary 10 retain Ihe professional services of a qualified firm; and
WHEREAS, PROVIDER is qualified 10 provide said professional sen.ices; and bas submitted a proposal
daled September 19, \996 in response 10 the CITY's Request for Proposal which bas been determined to
adequately meet the needs of the CITY in this project
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed, as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROVIDER shall perform those services specified in the "Scope of Services" as set forth in Exhibit I,
Ihe CITY's Request for Proposal (Exhibit 2) and as set forth in PROVIDER's proposa1 dated September 19, \996,
a copy of which is attached herelo as Exhibit "3" and incorporated as though set forth in full; and includes revised
Project Schedule (Exhibit "4") and Workplan dated November \5, 1996 (Exhibit "5").
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The services of PROVIDER are to commence within thirty (30) days after the City bas authorized work
to start by issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The scheduled completion dates specifically set forth in Exhibit "2"
attached herelo and incorporated herein as t)tough set forth in full, will be adjusted by PROVIDER as the City
authorizes the work. Such adjustments shall require City approval prior to commencement of performance of each
phase. TItis Agreement shall be completed within two years of execution by the City unless extended by written
agreement of both parties. The CITY shall issue a separate Notice to Proceed for Task \, Task 2, Task 3 and Task
4 as authorized by the Common Council.
3. CHANGESlEXTRA SERVICES
A Performance of the work specified in the "Scope of Services," is made an obligation of
PROVIDER under this Agreement, subject to any changes made subsequently upon mutual agreement of the
parties. All such changes shall be incorpora1ed by written amendments to this Agreement and include any increase
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or decrease in the amount of compensation due PROVIDER for the change in scope. Any change which has not
been so incorporated shall not be binding on either party.
B. No extra services shall be rendered by PROVIDER under tltis Agreement unless such e"1ra
services are authorized in writing. by City prior to performance of such work. Authorized extrJ services shall be
invoiced based on PROVIDER's "Schedule of Hourly Rates" dated September 19. 1996. a copy of which is
attached. hereto. as Exhibit "4" and incorporated herein as though set fonh in full.
4. COMPENSATION
A. The City shall reimburse the PROVIDER on a firm, fixed price basis for Task I and Task 2 as
set forth in PROVIDER's Proposal. PROVIDER shall be paid $45,500 upon completion ofTask I and. if
authorized to proceed PROVIDER shall be paid $24,000 upon completion of Task 2 for a total not to exceed of
$69,500. Said payment shall be for PROVIDER's actua1 costs (including labor costs, employee benefits. overhead.
profit, other direct and indirect costs) incurred by the PROVIDER in performance of the work.
B. Upon receipt of Notice to Proceed on Task 3 and Task 4, ConlnlClor shall be paid based upon
submission of actual hours and at the hourly rates for each labor category as set forth in PROVIDER's "Schedule of
Hourly Rates" (Exhibit 6). Unless otherwised agreed in writing between the CITY and the PROVIDER, the
estimated not to exceed for Task 3 is $24,000 and Task 4 is $8,000.
C. Said compensation shall not be altered unless there is sigrtificant alteration in the scope,
complexity or character of the work to be performed Any such sigrtificant alteration shall be agreed upon in
writing by City and PROVIDER before commencement of performance of such sigrtificant alteration by
PROVIDER Any adjustment of the total cost of services will only be permitted when the PROVIDER
establishes and City has agreed. in writing, that there has been, or is to be, a sigoificant change in:
1.
Scope, complexity. or character of the services to be performed
2.
Conditions under which the work is required to be performed and
3. Duration of work if the change from the time period specified in the Exhibit 2 warrants such
adjustment.
D. The PROVIDER is required to comply with all Federal, State and Local laws and ordinances
applicable to the work. The PROVIDER is required to comply with prevailing wage rates in accordance with
California Labor Code Section 1770.
5. PAYMENT BY CITY
A. The billings for all senices rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be submitted upon
completion of each task by PROVIDER to City and shall be paid by City within thiny (30) days after receipt of
same, excepting any amounts disputed by City. Dispute over any invoiced amount shall be noticed to the
PROVIDER within ten (10) days of billing and a meet and confer meeting for purposes of resolution of such
dispute shall be initiated by the City within ten (10) days of notice of such dispute. Each task as specified in
Exhibit" I" shall be completed prior to final payment for each Task.
B. Should litigation be necessary to enforce any term or provision of this Agreement. or to collect
any portion of the amount payable under this Agreement, then all litigation and collection expenses, witness fees,
and conn costs. and attorney's fees shall be paid to the prevailing pany. The costs. salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this contract on behalf of the City shall be considered as
"attorney's fees" for the purposes of this paragraph.
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A The Director of Public Ser.-ices of City. or his designcc. shall havc the right of general
supervision ovcr all work performed by PROVlDER and shall be City.,s agent with respect to obtaining
PROVlDER's compliance hereunder. No payment for any services rendered under this Agrccment shall be made
without prior approval of the Director of Public Services or his designee.
B. The Office of the Administrator may review and inspect the PROVlDER's activities during the
progress of the program.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS
PROVIDER hereby certifies that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race. color, religion, sex, marital status or national origin. PROVIDER shall promote
affirmative action in its hiring practices and employee policies for minorities and other designated classes in
accordance "ith Federal, State and Local laws. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the follo"ing:
recruitment and recruitment advertising. employment, upgrading. and promotion. In addition, PROVIDER shall
not exclude from participation under this Agreement any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of
age. handicap. or religion in compliance mth State and Federal laws.
8. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. This agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days' written notice in the
event of substantial failure of the other party to perform in accordance "ith the terms of this Agreement. Each
party shall have twenty (20) days follO\\ing date of such notice mthin which to correct the substantial failure,
giving rise to such notice. In the event of termination of this Agreement, City shall "ithin thirty (30) days pay
PROVIDER for all the fees, charges and services performed to City's satisfaction by PROVIDER, which finding of
satisfaction shall not be unreasonably mthheld PROVIDER hereby covenants and agrees that upon termination of
this Agreement for any reason, PROVIDER \\ill preserve and make immediately available to City, or its designated
representatives. maps. notes. correspondence, or records related to work paid for by the City and required for its
timely completion, and to fully cooperate with City so that the work to be accomplished under this Agreement may
continue mthin forty-five (45) days oftermination. Any subsequent use of such incomplete documents shall be at
the sole risk of the City, and the City agrees to hold harmless and indemnify PROVIDER from any claims, losses,
costs. including attorney's fees and liability arising out of such use. PROVIDER shall be compensated for such
services in accordance with Exlubit "6".
B. This agreement may be terminated for the convenience of the City upon thirty (30) days written
notice to PROVIDER. Upon such notice, PROVIDER shall provide work product to City, and City sball
compensate PROVIDER in the manner set forth above.
C. Follomng the efl'ective date of termination of this Agreement pursuant to this section, the
Agreement shall continue until all obligations arising from such termination are satisfied
9. CONTINGENCIES
In the event that, due to causes beyond the control of and mthout the fault or negligence of PROVIDER,
PROVIDER fails to meet any of its obligations under this Agreement, and such failure shall not constitute a default
in performance, the City may grant to PROVIDER such extensions of time and make other arrangements or
additions, excepting any increase in payment, as may be reasonable under the circumstances. Increases in payment
shall be made only under the "changes" provision of this Agreement. PROVIDER shall notify City mthin three
(3) days in writing when it becomes aware of any event or circumstance for which it claims or may claim an
extension.
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10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
PROVIDER shall act as an independent contractor in the performance of the scnices provided for under
this Agrccment. PROVIDER shall furnish such scn'ices in its own manner and in no respect shall it be considered
an agent or employee of City'.
II. ASSIGNMENT OR SUBCONTRACTING
Excepl as set forth in PROVIDER's Proposal. neither this Agreement, nor any portion thereof, may be
assigned by PROVIDER without the wrillen consent of City. Any allempl by PROVIDER to assign or subcontract
any performance of this Agreement without the written consent of the City shall be null and void and shall
conSlitute a breach of this Agreement. All subcontracts exceeding $10.000. shall contain all provisions of this
contract.
12. NOTICES
All official notices relative to this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the following
representatives of PROVIDER and City:
PROVIDER
CITY
Laith B. Ezzet
Vice President
Hilton. Farnkopf & Hobson
3990 WeS1erly Place, 11195
Newport Beach. CA 92660
Mr. James R. Howell
Director of Public Services
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
13. R.ESPONSmILITIES OF PARTIES
A. The PROVIDER may reasonably rely upon the accuracy of data provided through the City or its
agents without independent evaluation.
B. The City shall pay all costs of inspection and permit fees. Charges not specifically covered by
the terms of this Agreement shall be paid as agreed by the parties hereto at the time such costs arise; but in no
e\"ent shaJl the work to be performed hereunder cease as a consequence of any unforeseen charges uoless by mutual
written agreement of City and PROVIDER.
C. All tracings, survey notes, and other original documents are instruments of service and shall
remain the property of PROVIDER excepl where by law, precedent. or agreement these documents become public
property. All such documents or records shall be made accessible to City.. PROVIDER shall maintain all records
for inspection~' the City. State, or their duly' authorized representatives for a period of three (3) years after final
payment.
14. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEE
PROVIDER warrants that no person or selling agency has heen employed or retained to solicit or secure
this Agreement upon an agreement or under51anding for a commission. percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee,
excepling bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the
PROVIDER for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the
right to terminate this Agreement in accordance with the clause permitting terminatinn for cause and, at its sole
discretion. to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such
commission. percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.
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15. HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE
A. PROVIDER hereby agrees 10 hold Ci~.. its elcctive. and appointive boards. officers. and
employees. harmless from any liability for damage or claims for damage for personal injury including death, as
well as from claims for prope~ damage. which may arise from PROVIDER's negligent acts. errors or omissions
under this Agreement.
B. PROVIDER shall indemnify. defend and hold free and harmless the City. its officers, and its
employees from all claims, damages, costs, expenses. and liability, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees
imposed upon them for any alleged infringement of patent rights or copyrights of any person or persons in
consequence of the use by City, its officers, employees. agents, and other duly authorized representatives, of
programs or processes supplied to City by PROVIDER under this Agreement.
16. INDEMNITY
PROVIDER shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City from and against any and all claims,
demands, suits. actions. proceedings, judgments, losses, damages, injuries, penalties, costs, expenses (including
attorney's fees). and liabilities. of, by. or with respeclto third parties, which arise solely from PROVIDER's
negligent performance of services under this Agreement. PROVIDER shall not be responsible for, and City shall
indemnifY, defend, and hold harmless PROVIDER from and against, any and all claims, demands, suits, actions,
proceedings, judgments, losses. damages, injuries, penalties, costs, expenses (including attorney's fees) and
liabilities of. by. or with respect to third parties. which arise solely from the City's negligence. With respeclto any
and all claims, demands. suits, actions, proceedings. judgments, losses, damages, injuries, penalties, costs,
expenses (including attorney's fees) and liabilities of, by or ....lth respeclto third parties, which arise from the joint
or concurrent negligence of PROVIDER and City, each party shall assume responsibility in proportion to the
degree of its respective fault.
17. L1ABILITY/INSURANCE
A. PROVIDER's liability insurance for injury or damage to persons or property arising out of work
for which legal liability may be found to rest upon PROVIDER other than for professional errors and omissions,
shall be a minimum of SI.OOO,OOO. For any damage on account of any error, omission. or other professional
negligence. PROVIDER's insurance shall be limited in a sum not 10 exceed S50,OOO or PROVIDER's fee,
whichever is greater.
B. The City will require the PROVIDER to provide Workers Compensation and comprehensive
general liability insurance, including completed operations and contractual liability, with coverage sufficient 10
insure the PROVIDER's indemnity, as above required; and, such insurance will include the City, the PROVIDER,
their consultants. and each of their officers, agents and emplayees as additional insureds.
C. PROVIDER shall provide evidence of insurance in the form of a policy of insurance, in which
the City is named as an additional named insured 10 the extent of the coverage required by this Agreement.
18. VALIDITY
Should any provision herein be found or deemed to be invalid, this Agreement sha1I be construed as not
containing such provision, and all other provisions which are otherwise lawful shall remain in full force and affect,
and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
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19. ENTIRE AGREEMENI
This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and
supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations. representations. understandings. and agreements. whether
written or oral. with respcctto the subject matter thereof. This Agreement may be amended only by written
instrument signed by both parties.
AGREEMENT FOR: MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY AND PREPARATION OF
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND NEGOTIATION SUPPORT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date
written above by their duly authorized officers on their behalf.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
BY:
Tom Minor, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Rachel Clark, City Clerk
Hilton, Farnkopf and Hobson, LLC
By:
Laith Ezzet, Vice President
Approved as to fonn
and legal content
JAMES F. PENMAN
City Attorney
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HOMESTEAD INSURANCE COMPANY
200 PLAZA DRIVE PO BOX 1581
SECAUCUS, NJ 07096-1581
CONSULTANT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
A CLAIMS MADE POLICY
POLICY NUMBER: MCF - 005014
C E R T I F I CAT E 0 FIN SUR A N C E
1. Named Insured and Address:
2. Policy Period:
HILTON, FARNKOPF & HOBSON
2201 walnut Avenue, Suite 280
Fremont, CA 94538-2334
From 06/01/96 To 06/01/97
Beginning 12:01 A.M.
standard time at the address
of the named insured as
stated herein, unless sooner
cancelled in accordance with
Condition 10 herein.
3. The limits of the Company's liability are:
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
each claim
aggregate per policy period
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
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This certificate
confers no rights
does not amend,
policy above.
Should the above described policy be cancelled before the
expiration date thereof, the issuing company will endeavor to
mail 10 days written notice to the certificate holder named
above, but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation
or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or
representatives.
is issued
upon the
extend or
as a matter of information only and
certificate holder. This certificate
alter the coverage afforded by the
Issue Date: OS/24/96
Countersigned by:
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ACORDN CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE ~~tT~k OA 1E IMMIDOIYYj
11/26/96
PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
ISU Concal Insurance Services HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
pwox 2905 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
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Phone No. 10-803-22 0 'uNo 51D-A03-2225 A Fremont Compensation Ins CO
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HILTON. FARNKOPF & HOBSON COMPANY
John Farnkopf/Jennifer Modlin C
2201 Walnut Avenue. Ste 280 COMPANY
Fremont CA 94538 0
COVERAGES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAve BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICA TED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT. TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WIlH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO All THE TERMS.
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
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DESCFUPTlON OF OPERATIONSn.OCATIONSNEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION .
SANBELM SHOULD ANY OF THE AIOVl DUCNlED PQuelES IE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO EXPtMnON DATI THEREOf. THE IUUIHO COMPANY W1LL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 1
PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT .1!L DAn WNTTlN NOncE TO THE cEIfIVIICATI HOLDER NAMED 10 THE LEFT. ,
MR. LYNN MERRILL BUT 'AlLUM TO MAl. auCH NOncE ,HAll .,OIE NO OlUQAnON Oft UAINUTY ,
300 NORTH "D" STRUT
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ACORDN CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE ~~~T~~F DATE IMMIDDIYVI
11/26/96
PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
Golden Gate Insurance HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND. EXTEND OR
1WU1 Drive ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
S fae1 CA 94901-3317 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
Step en M. Basse1 I COMPANY I
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HILTON, FARNKOPF & HOBSON COMPANY
John Farnkopf/Jennifer Modlin C
2201 Walnut Avenue, Ste 280 COMPANY
Fremont CA 94538 0
COVERAGES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF iNSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICA TED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT. TERM OR CONDIl10N OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS.
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
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LTO DATE IMMJDOIVVl DA 1E (MMIDDIYV)
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1 CLAIMS MADE ~ OCCUR PERSONAl .. ADV INJURY 11,000,000.
f- OWNER'S. CONTRACTOR'S PROT EACH OCCURRENCE 11,000,000.
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERA nONSIlOCA TIONSNEHICLESfSPECiAL ITEMS
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELlATION
SANBKLM SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POUCIES BE CANCELLED BEFOM THE
e CITY OF SAN BKRNARDINO EXPIRAnON DATI THrREOF. THE ISSUING COMPANY WIU ENDEAVOR TO MAL
PUBLIC SKRVICBS DBPARTMBNT .1!l.. DAYS WNTTIN NonCE TO TMI cERTIF1CATt HOLDEft NAMiD TO TME LEfT.
MR. LYNN MBRRILL IUT .AILUM TO MAIL auCH NOTlcr IHAU IMPOU NO OIUQAnoN OR UAIIILITY
300 NORTH "D" STRBBT
SAN BBRNARDINO CA 92418 OF ANY KIND WON TMI COMPANY. ITS AGENTS OR NPMIENTA11YU.
AUTHOftIZED IIlD"fIUINTATIVI
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ACORD 25-5 (1/951 OACORD CORPORATION 1988
A CORD~ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE ~~M;~F DATE (MMIDDIVY)
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SCOPE OF WORK
TASK 1: ASSESS FEASIBILITY AND ESTABLISH DESIGN PARAMETERS
The objective of Task 1 is to assess the feasibility of developing a
MRF/transfer station within the City of San Bernardino vis-a-vis other
alternatives, and to determine the design parameters and estimated costs of
an appropriately sized facility. The alternatives to building a MRF/transfer
station in the City of San Bernardino include:
. Using source separated collection programs, market based recycling
programs, or other waste diversion programs and methods to meet the
diversion goals without building a MRF;
. Utilizing existing or proposed public and/or private facilities in other
jurisdictions.
Task 1A: Conduct Kick-Off Meeting and Prepare Project Plan
We will meet with City staff to confirm the project approach, roles of key
participants, and project schedule. We will review an outline of key work
products for the feasibility study. We will discuss with City staff both existing
and proposed facilities that should be included as part of the feasibility study.
We will prepare a Project Plan to document the key decisions made at the
kick-off meeting.
Task 1B: Gather Regional Facility Data
We will gather available information from the project sponsors of existing
and proposed MRF/transfer stations in the region that may be available to the
City of San Bernardino, based on the facilities identified during our kick-off
meeting. We anticipate the facility options may include:
. Burr-Tech's transfer station in Fontana which is currently under
construction;
. Western Waste's proposed transfer station in Chino;
. Riverside County's proposed 1,300 ton per day Aqua Mansa transfer
station/sorting facility, currently in the proposal evaluation stage;
. Taormina Industries, which may develop an lPC in Colton as part of its
recently acquired collection contract;
. The major rail haul projects; and,
. Other facilities proposed by various vendors.
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Task IC: Determine City Facility Requirements
Waste Stream Characteristics
In order to define the most appropriate facility for the City, it will be necessary
to assess the characteristics of the City's waste stream, the status and
effectiveness of existing diversion programs, and the City's current and
projected compliance with the waste diversion requirements of AB 939. The
following documentation and information will be compiled and reviewed:
. Waste Generation Study from the City's SRRE;
. Current diversion rate for each existing program (green waste, curbside
recycling, commercial recycling, etc.);
. Cost of the existing diversion programs (cost per ton of material diverted);
and,
. Current citywide waste diversion rate (review City's annual report).
From the analysis of this information we will identify the material recovery
objectives for the facility.
Opportunities for a Regional Facility
Because of significant capital required to develop and equip a facility, the
operating cost per ton can be reduced significantly if capacity utilization is
maximized. Therefore it may be highly beneficial for the City to secure waste
flow commitments from other cities in the area.
To assess this potential, we will collect regional data on collection
arrangements and existing waste flow commitments, and the quantities of
waste currently generated, diverted, and disposed in the adjacent
jurisdictions. We will also compile information on the existing and proposed
waste diversion programs in these jurisdictions, such as the program type,
operation, sorting or processing facilities used, and available cost data.
Further Waste Transfer Needs of the City
Given the uncertainty of the expansions proposed for the existing county
landfills, the City should examine its out-of-county disposal options. For at
least the near term there is an adequate supply of reasonably priced disposal
capacity available in Southern California. However, the out-of-county
landfills, including any of the proposed rail haul facilities, can only be
economically utilized with an efficient transfer station.
We will compile a listing of the capacity at various facilities in Southern
California that may be available to the City during the next 5 to 7 years, and
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provide an assessment of the need to include transfer capability in the
eventual MRF design.
Determine Optimal Facility Scope and Capacity
The optimal facility scope and capacity will be determined by the results of
our analysis of the following factors:
. Characteristics of the City's waste stream;
. Potential for use of the City facility by other jurisdictions; and,
. Assessment of the future waste transfer needs of the City.
We will define the desired size and scope of the facility in the following
terms:
. Material processing capacity required for the next 10 to 15 years (annual
tons and tons per day); and,
. Waste transfer capacity required for the next 10 to 15 years (annual tons
and tons per day).
Assess the Material Recovery Options
Based on the characteristics of the expected waste stream for the facility, we
will provide an assessment of the feasible material recovery options. These
options will likely include mixed waste sorting, processing of source separated
materials, and recovery of materials from construction and demolition debris.
The results of this task will provide the foundation for the technical
specifications of the RFP for facility development (if determined to be feasible)
and will also provide the basis for evaluating the feasibility and cost
effectiveness of the proposals that are received. For each option, we will
report on such factors as technical reliability, material recovery effectiveness,
relative operating cost, and flexibility and expandability to accommodate
future changes in the characteristics of the waste stream.
Task 1D: Evaluate Cost of Alternatives
Based on relevant facility alternatives identified in Task 1B, we will calculate
the cost per ton and total annual cost of hauling, processing, transfer, and
disposal to the alternative facilities outside the City, and compare it to the cost
of developing a facility within the City of San Bernardino. The cost analysis
will be based on certain assumptions regarding travel times and distances
from the City's waste centroid, utilizing available cost data from the City's
existing collection operations and industry sources to estimate hauling and
transportation cost, and tipping fee data provided by the sponsors of the
existing and proposed facilities outside the City.
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Exhibit I
For the material recovery options identified, we will provide the following
cost information:
. Capital and development cost (facilities and equipment);
. Operating cost per ton for waste transfer;
. Operating cost per ton for material processing and recovery (exclusive of
the revenue received from sales of recovered materials); and,
. Likely overhead and profit to be charged by a private operator.
To ensure that the City is able to fully evaluate its options, we will also
provide an assessment of the potential ownership and operating options
available. These options will include public/private partnerships regarding
ownership and/or operation of the facility, as well as cooperative ventures
with adjacent jurisdictions. The results of our assessment will be presented
in a decision matrix that will include such information as cost and risk factors
for the City, and the degree of control that the City will have over the
operation and future costs at the facility.
The feasibility of the MRF options available to the City will be judged in
relation to the other options available. These options would include
continuation and expansion of existing waste diversion programs,
implementation of new programs or collection strategies, or use of another
processing facility by the City. These options will be evaluated and outlined,
and the relative cost and effectiveness of each will be reported.
Task lE: Evaluate Non-Financial Issues
In addition to the cost of facilities, we will evaluate other issues which should
be considered in evaluating whether to develop a MRF/transfer station
within the City, such as project risks, flexibility, administration, control,
compliance with AB 939 requirements, and other issues.
Task IF: Document Findings and Prepare Draft Report
We will document our findings based on the work performed in Task IA
through IE, and prepare a report to the City describing the study's background,
objectives, methodology, approach, and findings.
Task lGIH: Review Draft Report with City Staff, and Prepare Final Report
We will meet once with City staff to discuss the draft report, revise the report
once based on written comments received from the City, and prepare a final
report.
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e Task 11: Prepare Council Presentation and Present Results
We will prepare a summary of our study findings and present them during
one public meeting to the City Council.
TASK2: DEVELOPRFPPACKAGE
The objective of Task 2 is to prepare an RFP and draft agreement for approval
by the City Council and distribution to the six proposers previously selected by
the City through the RFQ process.
Task 2A: Develop RFP
We will prepare an RFP for the proposed MRF/transfer station facility and
service requirements. Typically, the RFP will contain:
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. An introduction describing the procurement objectives and process,
guidelines for proposal submittal, and a schedule;
. A description of current services and conditions;
. Scope of services;
. Proposal submission requirements;
. Proposal evaluation process;
. Attachments, including draft Agreement, proposal outline, financial
information forms, rate adjustment process, anti-collusion affidavit, and
notary's certification.
The technical specifications of the RFP will be developed using the results of
the feasibility analysis. We will define the characteristics of the waste stream
to be processed, specify the short term and long term capacity requirements
for the facility, and identify the material recovery and waste diversion levels
that are to be achieved. If the facility is to include waste transfer capability, the
capacity and technical requirements for this component will also be specified.
Specific performance requirements will be listed in the RFP and proponents
will be directed to provide evidence in their proposals that they will be able to
meet these requirements. We will make it clear that it is the responsibility of
the proponents to indicate how they intend to meet the City's requirements
and to provide adequate documentation to support their claims.
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To ensure that the proposals are complete and comparable, we will provide
worksheets for each proponent to use when describing the systems that they
propose. We will also request information on equipment type, size, and
proposed configuration, proposed staffing levels, facility organization and
management plans, and overall facility maintenance and quality control
plans.
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e Task 2B: Develop Draft Agreement
We will prepare a draft Agreement to accompany the RFP identifying the
terms and conditions of the services to be provided to the City. The successful
proposer will be required to sign the Agreement, and must propose any
exceptions taken to the draft Agreement in writing as part of this proposal.
Task 2C: Complete RFP Package and Present to Council
We will meet once with City staff to review the draft RFP and Agreement,
revise it as appropriate, and present it once to the City Council.
TASK 3: EV ALVA TE SUBMITTED PROPOSALS
The objective of Task 3 is to evaluate the submitted proposals with the goal of
selecting one or more vendors for final negotiations.
Task 3A: Develop Evaluation Process
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General guidelines for the evaluation process will be included in the RFP
developed in Task 2. During Task 3, we will implement the evaluation
process by developing the specific procedures that will be used to evaluate the
proposals, including selection of an evaluation panel.
Task 3B: Review and Evaluate Proposals
We will initially review each of the proposals to determine the
responsiveness of the proposals to the City's requirements. Proposals that fail
to meet the City's minimum requirements will be deemed non-responsive.
The remaining proposals will be evaluated based on the criteria developed in
Task 3A.
The cost evaluation will include a comparison of both the first year cost per
ton and the total lump sum cost of the proposed services over the term of the
agreement, based on the rate adjustment methodology specified in the RFP.
This ensures that the proposals are evaluated using a standardized set of
financial assumptions.
The experience of the proposers will be based on the citations contained in
their proposals for specific facilities developed and operated in other
jurisdictions.
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The analysis of the proposers' financial resources will be based on
information contained in the financial statements (income statement and
balance sheet). We will compare the size of the San Bernardino contract to
the proposers' existing revenue base to determine the impact of the proposed
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contract on their existing operations, and we will compare key measures of
financial stability to industry averages.
The technical evaluation of the proposals will typically include the following
elements.
1. Site suitability.
. Location of the facility site in relation to the waste centroid of the City.
. Size of the site in relation to proposed processing capacity and expected
daily traffic levels.
. Accessibility of the site for City collection trucks.
. Permitability of the site (present zoning, adjacent land uses, potential
environmental impacts).
2. General site layout and design.
. Adequacy of vehicle maneuvering areas.
. General efficiency of design - ability of the City trucks to move easily
through the scales/check-in area, unload, and exit the site.
3. Capacity of the proposed facility in relation to the defined needs of the City.
. Material recovery capacity.
. Waste transfer capacity.
4. Material recovery proposal.
. Proven reliability of the technology and processes proposed.
. Ability to address the waste stream characteristics of the City.
5. Operating history and experience of the management team.
6. Ability of the proponent to secure waste and/or materials from other
jurisdictions so that the capacity utilization of the facility is maximized.
7. Proposed start-up date.
8. Risks assumed by the proponent.
. Responsibility of equipment and system performance.
. Guaranteed material recovery levels.
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Task 3C: Document Findings
We will prepare a brief summary of our findings based on our evaluation
prepared in Task 3B.
Task 3D: Review Findings with the Evaluation Team
We will meet once with members of the evaluation team to review the
findings documented in our summary report prepared in Task 3C. We will
identify any unresolved issues which will be clarified during the interviews
in Task 3E.
Task 3E: Interview Proposers
Some or all of the proposers may be invited for interviews to discuss their
proposal. The interviews will be used for two purposes: 1) to clarify elements
of the proposals that are unclear; and 2) to meet the key members of the
management team proposed by the vendors.
Task 3F: Finalize Evaluation
We will finalize our written evaluation based on any new information
provided during the interviews in Task 3E.
Task 3G: Meet with City to Select Vendor(s) for Negotiations
We will meet with City staff and/or the City Council to present the final
results of the evaluation and select a vendor(s) for negotiations.
TASK 4: NEGOTIATE FINAL AGREEMENT AND PREPARE FINAL REPORT
We will provide negotiation assistance to City staff by developing a
negotiating strategy for unresolved issues or exceptions to the Agreement
taken by the proposers, attending negotiation sessions, and evaluating the
impact of key issues that may arise. We will also be available on an as-needed
basis to answer questions, prepare a report to Council, and to present key
elements of the final agreement to Council.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
DEVELOPMENT OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A MATERIAL
RECOVERY FACll..1TY AND TRANSFER STATION
Introduction
The City of San Bernardino is seeking proposals from innovative and qualified firms
capable of assessing the feasibility of a Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station
(MRFfIS) within the City of San Bernardino, developing a Request For Proposal (RFP)
for the design, construction, management and operation of a MRFfIS, providing
assistance in the evaluation of responses to the RFP, participating in the coordination and
preparation of a final contract, and developing a final report for submission to Council.
The City has established a budget of $70,000 to ensure the initiation and completion of
these tasks. The period of performance is anticipated to be from November 1, 1996 to
June30,1997.
Back2round _
Under the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939), the City is
required to divert from landfill, through source reduction, composting, and recycling, 50%
of the City's total waste stream by the year 2000. Currently, the residential recycling
program is diverting approximately 50"10 of this waste stream, or 25% of the solid waste
handled by the city. An aggressive commercial recycling program targeting paper is being
developed. The City of San Bernardino has recognized the benefits of a Material
Recovery Facility and Transfer Station to aid with the compliance of the recycling goals of
AB 939, as well as the effective transport of non-recyclable material for eventual disposal.
Initial investigations were performed confirming the feasibility of a Material Recovery
Facility and Transfer Station within the City of San Bernardino. In August of 1993, SCS
Engineers developed an analysis of alternatives for Material Recovery Facilities, Transfer
Stations, and green waste facilities for the East Valley Coalition of San Bernardino
County. The analysis consisted of background information, an inventory of existing or
proposed MRFfIS facilities, an inventory of existing or proposed wood and green waste
diversion facilities, and an environmental analysis of Material Recovery Facilities and
Transfer Stations. In September of 1993, EMCON Associates prepared a MRFfIS
feasibility analysis for the City of San Bernardino Public Services Department. Four sites
were evaluated. EMCON Associates focused on three main points in their report: facility
siting, MRFfIS scenario, and economic analysis. In February of 1994, EMCON
Associates prepared an environmental site assessment for two of the four sites identified in
the feasibility analysis. The site assessment focused on site location, site reconnaissance,
geology and hydro-geology, local agency review, and regulatory review. In conclusion,
no further efforts were made and site assessment was terminated.
Stemming from the results of the initial investigations performed by SCS Engineers and
EMCON Associates, on May 12, 1995, the Public Services Department issued a Request
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For Qualifications (RFQ) for the design, construction, management and operation of a
Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station within the City. In response, qualified
firms with proven, professional experience were asked to submit a letter of interest and a
statement of qualifications.
Fourteen replies were received from firms in response to the initial RFQ. Phase I, which
has recently been completed, consisted of the evaluation of these replies. As a result of
Phase I, the top six candidates have been invited to continue participation in the selection
process. Phase II of the proposed Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station process
will involve the selection of a qualified consulting engineer (consultant) to assess the
feasibility of a MRFrrS within the City of San Bernardino, to prepare a formal Request
For Proposal document, and to evaluate submissions and prepare an award of contract for
the selected firm. Following selection of a consultant and development of the RFP, the
Request For Proposals will be delivered to the six firms chosen in Phase I. Intimately,
Phase II will conclude with the selection of a qualified firm for the design, construction,
management and operation of the Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station within
the City of San Bernardino.
Scope of Services
The City has determined four tasks essential for completion of the RFP process. These
four tasks can be divided into two sections. The first section consists of Task 1. Task 1
involves a preliminary assessment of the feasibility of the proposed MRFrrs. Tasks 2,3,
and 4 comprise the second half of the scope of services and will not be completed should
the result of the feasibility study (Task 1) recommend against development of the
proposed Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station. Task 2 incorporates the
development of an RFP package, Task 3 - the evaluation of submissions, and Task 4 -
participation in the coordination and preparation of a final contract, and development of a
final report for submission to the Council. Should Task 2 commence, the City desires the
consultant to develop a Request For Proposal which focuses on providing flexibility and
maximum revenues for the City of San Bernardino.
Task 1 - Reassess Feasibility fIIId EsttIblish Design Parameters
It will be the responsibility of the consultant to assess the current regional demand for a
MRFrrs. The City desires the consultant to determine the present needs of the City and
whether a MRFrrs is necessary. The consultant may consider the following points, or any
other points deemed necessary by the proposer, for assessing the regional demand of a
MRFrrs: tonnage, need, feasibility, regional commitment, cost, site approval and permit
ability, accessible alternate MRFrrS and tipping fees within a defined regional area,
ownership and operational arrangements, and financial feasibility. If the consultant
determines the need for a MRFrrS, as a result of this initial study, the City will request the
consultant to commence with Task 2 of this project.
If deemed necessary, the consultant can estimate the total material generated by the City
of San Bernardino as well as the surrounding jurisdictions. To aid in evaluating the
regional demand for a MRFrrS, the engineer may find it beneficial to determine the
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commitment of the surrounding cities to other MRF's or to the facility proposed by this
project. Incorporating both the tonnage of recyclables anticipated, as well as regional
commitment, the consultant can estimate the need or feasibility of the proposed MRFrrs.
The proposed MRF rrs should be analyzed in terms of the most practicable scenario for
the City of San Bernardino. Thus, the consultant may find it helpful to explore various
ownership and operational arrangements capable of providing maximum revenues and
flexibility to the City of San Bernardino. This investigation may include but not be limited
to, public/private partnerships or cooperative arrangements with other jurisdictions located
within the East VaJley area of San Bernardino County. In order to assess financial
feasibility, the City desires the consultant to estimate and compare (to the cost of the
proposed MRFrrS) the cost of alternate collection programs and other diversion facilities
capable of achieving the same waste diversion as a MRFrrS in the City of San Bernardino.
When assessing the current regional demand, the consultant shall identify geographic areas
within the City that are centrally located to the waste centroids of the identified options,
(i.e. San Bernardino only, San Bernardino plus other jurisdictions) which may be
appropriate for siting the MRFrrs. Specific parcels shall not be identified.
Task 2 - Develop Reqllest For Proposal Package
If the proposed MRFrrS project is deemed practicable for the City, it will be the
responsibility of the consultant to prepare a Request For Proposals (RFP) package for the
design, construction, management and operation of the MRFrrs. The RFP should, at
minimum, include a discussion of the following points: design parameters - including but
not limited to: technical equipment necessary, waste streams accepted, transportation of
recyclables, waste flow control, draft agreement, and material grades processed,
throughput capacity (tons per day), financing, operation (materials receipt, materials
inspection and quality control, unacceptableJhazardous waste procedures),
permitting/siting, and evaluation criteria & approach. The City does not want to limit
the proposer to these points only, and encourages innovative and suitable additions when
developing the Request For Proposals.
The following points constitute a basic outline of the RFP for the consultant. Preparation
of the RFP shall include all aspects related to the financing, construction, permitting,
siting, materials marketing, and operation of a MRF rrs, for instance:
-Design specifications should include any parameters determined essential by the
consultant and shall be based on the findings resulting from Task 1.
-Based on the initial study (Task 1) which mayor may not include: total material
generated by the City, commitment of the surrounding jurisdictions, and any
flexibility for expansion, the consultant should specify the throughput capacity
necessary for the MRFrrs.
-The City asks that the consultant prepare an estimate of the costs necessary for
this project by referencing experience with similar projects, along with knowledge
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of the proposed facility gained through the feasibility study and establishment of
design parameters (Task I).
-The City wishes the consultant to specify the appropriate pennitting and siting
requirements for design, construction, management and operation of the proposed
MRFrrs which shall be the responsibility of the successful vendor.
-As part of the RFP process, the consultant shall develop an effective evaluation
criteria and a general scoring approach for use in evaluating the submissions for
approval by the City.
Task 3 - Evaluate Submissions
The City desires that the consultant develop an evaluation process which incorporates
review by an evaluation team, which may include City staff and other qualified personnel.
Task" - Final Agreement, IUId Final Report
After the evaluation of submissions, it will be the responsibility of the consultant to
support a City team in the coordination, negotiation, and preparation of a fina\ agreement
between the City of San Bernardino and the selected firm.
Ultimately, a final report summarizing the steps taken and outcome of the evaluation
process will be prepared by the consultant for presentation to the City of San Bernardino
Mayor and Common Council.
Contents of ProDosals
Proposals shall contain only information relevant to the SCOPE OF SERVICES as set
forth above. Proposals shall be kept to a length of no more than twenty-five (25)
numbered pages, excluding title page, table of contents, appendix, separate cost proposal,
writing sample, and any additional City provided forms. In addition, a single appendix,
consisting of no more than fifteen (15) numbered pages is allowable. The City requests
that the proposals be placed in two separate envelopes. One envelope shall contain all
sections of the proposal cited below excluding any aspects related to costs (sections 1-7,
9 & 10). The second envelope will contain any and all estimation of costs for completion
of each individual task (section 8). Proposals shall be organized in individual sections,
corresponding with the following section titles. The proposal in its entirety, shall include
all of the following information:
1. PROPOSER IDENTlFlCATION: Provide name and title of the principle contact
person, legal name and address of the firm, and phone/fax numbers.
2.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Proposer shall provide a statement of relationship
and/or employment for any of the following six entities or their subsidiaries:
Browning Ferris Industries, Burrtec Waste Industries Inc., Norca\ Engineering and
Construction, Taonnina Industries Inc., Waste Management Inc., and Western
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Waste Industries. This shall include a detailed record of all projects undertaken in
the County of San Bernardino during the past five years for any of these six firms.
In addition, proposer shall also include any existing or past contracts relating to
solid waste, landfills, MRF's, transfer stations, or recycling programs with any City
or County agency within San Bernardino County during the last five years.
3.
WORK PLAN AND METHODOLOGY: Proposer sha1I present a detailed work
plan describing proposer's method for accomplishing each task. It will be the
responsibility of the proposer to present the method to be used for evaluating the
current regional demand for a MRFtrS (Task I) which may include the following
points or any other points deemed necessary by the proposer: tonnage, need,
feasibility, regional commitment, and financial feasibility. In addition, specifY the
method the proposer will use to prepare the RFP package (Task 2) including all
steps to be taken to arrive at the necessary design parameters, throughput capacity,
financing, operation, permitting/siting, evaluation criteria/approach, or any other
parameters determined essential by the proposer. For Task 3 and Task 4, the
proposer shall provide a detailed plan illustrating the proposer's method for
evaluating submissions, coordinating, and preparing the contractual agreement,
and developing a final report for council.
4.
PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING: Proposals sha1I include the
following:
(1) Length of time that consultant's company has existed.
(2) Type of ownership, such as corporation, partnership, etc.
(3) Resumes of principal staff responsible for any aspect of the project.
(4) Design and technical qualifications of the project team.
(5) Organization chart illustrating the assigned responsibilities of the staff in
relation to the RFP.
5. PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS: Provide project management and procurement
process qualifications, or other relevant qua1ifications demonstrating the ability of
the proposer to develop and evaluate an RFP for the City of San Bernardino.
6. RELATED EXPERIENCE: Describe recent and relevant experience of
consultant/staff with MRFtrS and RFP within the last five years. Include clients
served, length of contract, services rendered, and reference (with phone number).
7.
PROJECT SCHEDULE: Provide a schedule for the implementation of this
project.
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COST: Provide an estimation of costs for completion of Task 1 & 2. For Task 3
& 4, proposer shall provide a dollar estimate and fully burdened labor rate for each
labor category. It is anticipated that Task 1 & 2 shall be issued on a firm, fixed
price basis; due to the uncertainty of the length of time or involvement in support
of Task 3 & 4, a time and material basis shall be used.
9. WRITING SAMPLE: Provide a copy of a RFP developed by the proposer for a
similar. past project - or other writing sample - demonstrating the ability to
develop and evaluate an RFP for the City of San Bernardino.
10. PERFORMANCElRESULTS OF PREVIOUS WORK BY CONSULTANT:
Proposer shall provide a detailed record noting performance and results of any
previous work related to the design, construction, management, or operation of a
similar project. The following points constitute a basic outline for the consultant.
The City encourages suitable additions.
(1) Include verification of project implementation. Discuss how the project
was implemented including the reasons for any delays in the initial project
schedulelwork plah created by the proposer.
(2) Provide an assessment of the services provided as a result of the project.
Discuss the effectiveness of the project in meeting the needs of the serviced
community including any diversion percentages prior to and following
implementation of the project.
(3) Provide documentation of all costs incurred as a result of project
implementation, and compare total cost to the budget established for the
project.
(4) Provide the name(s) of the proposer's project personnel and their
employers at the time of this previous project work.
Format of Submission
Proposal shall include a title page and table of contents followed by the body of the
proposal comprised of:
- PROPOSER IDENTIFICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- WORK PLAN AND ME11I0DOLOGY
_ PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING
- PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS
- RELATED EXPERIENCE
- PROJECT SCHEDULE
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_ COST (all cost estimations shall be placed in an envelope separate from all other
sections of the proposal)
- WRITING SAMPLE
_ PERFORMANCE/RESUL TS OF PREVIOUS WORK BY CONSULT ANT:
The body may be followed by an appendix of no more than fifteen (15) pages.
Ratio!!: Scales
The initial part of the evaluation will include a pass or fail criteria. Failure of the proposer
to include anyone of the following sectiol\s will result in non-responsiveness of the
submission: PROPOSER IDENTIFICATION, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WORK
PLAN AND METHODOLOGY, PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING,
PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE, PROJECT SCHEDULE,
COST, WRITING SAMPLE and PERFORMANCE/RESULTS OF PREVIOUS WORK
BY CONSULTANT. If the preceding sections are present, a ranking system will be
utilized and points will be assigned to each of the ten sections. Scores for each heading
will be summed and a total number of points will be determined for each proposal. Those
scoring highest will be invited to continue in the selection process.
Submittal of Prooosals
Print all proposals on both sides of each page. Proposals must be printed on recycled
paper. Submit (1) original and (4) copies of the proposal to:
Lynn Merrill, Recycling Coordinator
Public Services Department
Fourth Floor
City of San Bematdino
300 North '0' Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
(909) 384-5549
Deadline
September 12, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. at Public Services Department Counter, 4lh Floor City
Hall, 300 North 0 Street, San Bernardino, California 92418. Late proposals WILL NOT
BE ACCEPTED AFl'ER THIS TIME.
Tentative Scbedule of Events
The following is a tentative schedule of events that may be subject to change:
August 6, 1996
City issues RFP
August 21, 1996
Pre-Proposer Conference
September 12, 1996
Proposals due
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Contract Award
The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 21, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. in Public
Services Conference Room A, 411> Floor, City Hall, 300 North D Street, San Bernardino.
Parking is available in either the north parking lot at Court Street and E Street, or on the
511> level of the parking structure south of City Hall.
ProDosal Coordinator
Mr. Lynn Merrill, Recycling Coordinator, will be the proposal coordinator for this project.
Any inquiries regarding this proposal should be directed to Mr. Merrill at (909) 384-5549.
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Proposal to Develop an RFP
for a MRF and Transfer Station
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Prepared by:
Hilton Famkopf &: Hobson, LLC
3990 Westerly Place, Suite 195
Newport Beach, California 92660-2311
Phone: 714/251-8628
Facsimile: 714/251-9741
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Proposal to Develop an RFP
for a MRF and Transfer Station
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Description ~
1. Proposer Identification 1
2. Conflict of Interest 1
3. Workplan Overview 2
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5. Qualifications 20
6. Related Experience 24
7. Project Schedule 29
8. Cost (separate envelope) 30
9. Writing Sample (attached to original only) 30
10. Results of Previous Work (included in Section 6) 30
Appendix: HF&:H Statement of Qualifications and Solid Waste Experience
Summary
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PROPOSER IDENTIFICATION
Principal Contact:
Laith B. Ezzet, Vice President
Address:
Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson, LLC
3990 Westerly Place, #195
Newport Beach, California 92660
Firm Name:
Facsimile:
714/251-8628
714/251-9741
Telephone:
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CONFLIcr OF INTEREST
.. e HF&H provides solid waste consulting services ~clusivelv to local governments to
avoid both real and apparent conflicts of interest that can arise in firms that attempt to
serve both the public and private sectors. HF&H has not worked for any of the six
vendors.
In 1995, HF&H assisted the County of San Bernardino with its proposed franchise
program for solid waste collection, and calculated a fee for the Solid Waste Enterprise
Fund to reimburse the County General Fund for the disposal sites. In May to July 1994,
our subconsultant, Aurora Associates, performed a market survey for California
Interail, a joint venture to which Western Waste Industries is a partner.
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WORKPLAN OVERVIEW
As requested by the City, we propose to perform this engagement in two phases.
Phase I consists of performance of a feasibility study (Task 1) and, if directed to
proceed by the City, preparation of an RFP and draft agreement (Task 2). Phase IT
consists of evaluation of the proposals (Task 3) and negotiation of a final agreement
with the selected vendor (Task 4). A graphical overview of key elements of the
proposed workplan is presented at the end of this section on page 10.
TASK 1: ASSESS FEASIBILITY AND ESTABLISH DESIGN PARAMETERS
The objective of Task 1 is to assess the feasibility of developing a MRF/transfer
station within the City of San Bernardino vis-a.-vis other alternatives, and to
determine the design parameters and estimated costs of an appropriately sized
facility. The alternatives to building a MRF/transfer station in the City of San
Bernardino include:
. Using source separated collection programs, market based recycling programs, or
other waste diversion programs and methods to meet the diversion goals
without building a MRF;
. Utilizing existing or proposed public and/or private facilities in other
jurisdictions.
Task 1A: Conduct Kick-off Meeting and Prepare Project Plan
We will meet with City staff to confirm the project approach, roles of key
participants, and project schedule. We will review an outline of key work products
for the feasibility study. We will discuss with City staff both existing and proposed
facilities that should be included as part of the feasibility study. We will prepare a
Project Plan to document the key decisions made at the kick-off meeting.
Task 1B: Gather Regional Facility Data
We will gather available information from the project sponsors of existing and
proposed MRF/transfer stations in the region that may be available to the City of
San Bernardino, based on the facilities identified during our kick-off meeting. Based
on our prior work in other jurisdictions, we are familiar with many of the facility
options available. As a result, we can perform this task quickly at minimum cost to
the City. We anticipate the facility options may include:
. Burr-Tech's transfer station in Fontana which is currently under construction;
. Western Waste's proposed transfer station in Chino;
. Riverside County's proposed 1,300 ton per day Agua Mansa transfer
station/sorting facility, currently in the proposal evaluation stage;
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Taormina Industries, which may develop an IPC in Colton as part of its recently
acquired collection contract;
. The major rail haul projects; and,
. Other facilities proposed by various vendors.
Task lC: Determine City Facility Requirements
Waste Stream Characteristics
In order to define the most appropriate facility for the City, it will be necessary to
assess the characteristics of the City's waste stream, the status and effectiveness of
existing diversion programs, and the City's current and projected compliance with
the waste diversion requirements of AB 939. The following documentation and
information will be compiled and reviewed:
. Waste Generation Study from the City's SRRE;
. Current diversion rate for each existing program (green waste, curbside
recycling, commercial recycling, etc.);
. Cost of the existing diversion programs (cost per ton of material diverted);
and,
. Current citywide waste diversion rate (review City's annual report).
From an analysis of this information we will identify the material recovery
objectives for the facility.
Opportunities for a Regional Facility
The economics of scale are an important consideration during the planning for a
MRF project. Because of the significant capital required to develop and equip a
facility, the operating cost per ton can be reduced significantly if capacity utilization
is maximized. Therefore it may be highly beneficial for the City to secure waste flow
commitments from other cities in the area.
To assess this potential, we will collect regional data on collection arrangements and
existing waste flow commitments, and the quantities of waste currently generated,
diverted, and disposed in the adjacent jurisdictions. We will also compile
information on the existing and proposed waste diversion programs in these
jurisdictions, such as the program type, operator, sorting or processing facilities
used, and available cost data. We already have much of this program and facility
data in our files.
Future Waste Transfer Needs of the City
Given the uncertainty of the expansions proposed for the existing county landfills,
the City should examine its out-of-county disposal options. For at least the near
term there is an adequate supply of reasonably priced disposal capacity available in
Southern California. However, the out-of-county landfills, including any of the
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proposed rail haul facilities, can only be economically utilized with an efficient
transfer station.
We will compile a listing of the capacity at various facilities in Southern California
that may be available to the City during the next 5 to 7 years, and provide an
assessment of the need to include transfer capability in the eventual MRF design.
Determine Optimal Facility Scope and Capacity
The optimal facility scope and capacity will be determined by the results of our
analysis of the following factors:
. Characteristics of the City's waste stream;
. Potential for use of the City facility by other jurisdictions; and,
. Assessment of the future waste transfer needs of the City.
We will define the desired size and scope of the facility in the following terms:
. Material processing capaciry required for the next 10 to 15 years (annual tons
and tons per day); and,
. Waste transfer capacity required for the next 10 to 15 years (annual tons and
tons per day).
e Assess the Material Recovel:}' Qptions
Based on the characteristics of the expected waste stream for the facility we will
provide an assessment of the feasible material recovery options. These options will
likely include mixed waste sorting, processing of source separated materials, and
recovery of materials from construction and demolition debris.
The results of this task will provide the foundation for the technical specifications of
the RFP for facility development (if determined to be feasible) and will also provide
the basis for evaluating the feasibility and cost effectiveness of the proposals that are
received. For each option we will report on such factors as technical reliability,
material recovery effectiveness, relative operating cost, and flexibility and
expandability to accommodate future changes in the characteristics of the waste
stream.
Task 10: Evaluate Cost of Alternatives
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Based on relevant facility alternatives identified in Task 1B, we will calculate the
cost per ton and total annual cost of hauling, processing, transfer, and disposal to the
alternative facilities outside the City, and compare it to the cost of developing a
facility within the City of San Bernardino. The cost analysis will be based on certain
assumptions regarding travel times and distances from the City's waste centroid,
utilizing available cost data from the City's existing collection operations and
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industry sources to estimate hauling and transportation cost, and tipping fee data
provided by the sponsors of the existing and proposed facilities outside the City.
For the material recovery options identified, we will provide the following cost
information:
. Capital and development cost (facilities and equipment);
. Operating cost per ton for waste transfer;
. Operating cost per ton for material processing and recovery (exclusive of the
revenue received from sales of recovered materials); and,
. Likely overhead and profit to be charged by a private operator.
To ensure that the City is able to fully evaluate its options, we will also provide an
assessment of the potential ownership and operating options available. These
options will include public/private partnerships regarding ownership and/or
operation of the facility, as well as cooperative ventures with adjacent jurisdictions.
The results of our assessment will be presented in a decision matrix that will
include such information as cost and risk factors for the City, and the degree of
control that the City will have over the operation and future costs at the facility.
The feasibility of the MRF options available to the City will be judged in relation to
the other options available. These options would include continuation and
expansion of existing waste diversion programs, implementation of new programs
or collection strategies, or use of another processing facility by the City. These
options will be evaluated and outlined, and the relative cost and effectiveness of
each will be reported.
Task lE: Evaluate Non-Financial Issues
In addition to the cost of facilities, we will evaluate other issues which should be
considered in evaluating whether to develop a MRF/transfer station within the
City, such as project risks, flexibility, administration, control, compliance with AB
939 requirements, and other issues.
Task IF: Document Findings and Prepare Draft Report
We will document our findings based on the work performed in Tasks lA through
lE, and prepare a report to the City describing the study's background, objectives,
methodology, approach, and findings.
Task lGIH: Review Draft Report with City staff, and Prepare Final Report
We will meet once with City staff to discuss the draft report, revise the report once
based on written comments received from the City, and prepare a final report.
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Task 11: Prepare Council Presentation and Present Results
We will prepare a summary of our study findings and present them during one
public meeting to the City Council.
TASK2:DEVELOPRFPPACKAGE
The objective of Task 2 is to prepare an RFP and draft agreement for approval by the
City Council and distribution to the six proposers previously selected by the City
through the RFQ process.
Task 2A: Develop RFP
We will prepare an RFP for the proposed MRF/transfer station facility and service
requirements. Typically, the RFP will contain:
. An introduction describing the procurement objectives and process, guidelines
for proposal submittal, and a schedule.
. A description of current services and conditions;
. Scope of services;
. Proposal submission requirements;
. Proposal evaluation process;
. Attachments, including draft Agreement, proposal outline, financial
information forms, rate adjustment process, anti-collusion affidavit, and notary's
certification.
The technical specifications of the RFP will be developed using the results of the
feasibility analysis. We will define the characteristics of the waste stream to be
processed, specify the short term and long term capacity requirements for the facility,
and identify the material recovery and waste diversion levels that are to be
achieved. If the facility is to include waste transfer capability, the capacity and
technical requirements for this component will also be specified.
Specific performance requirements will be listed in the RFP and proponents will be
directed to provide evidence in their proposals that they will be able to meet these
requirements. We will make it clear that it is the responsibility of the proponents to
indicate how they intend to meet the City's requirements and to provide adequate
documentation to support their claims.
To ensure that the proposals are complete and comparable, we will provide
worksheets for each proponent to use when describing the systems that they
propose. We will also request information on equipment type, size, and proposed
configuration, proposed staffing levels, facility organization and management plans,
and overall facility maintenance and quality control plans.
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Task 2B: Develop Draft Agreement
We will prepare a draft Agreement to accompany the RFP identifying the terms and
conditions of the services to by provided to the City. The successful proposer will be
required to sign the Agreement, and must propose any exceptions taken to the draft
Agreement in writing as part of the proposal. By including the draft Agreement
with the RFP, negotiations with the successful proposer can be limited to the
exceptions taken, resulting in a reduced need for clarifications during the
negotiation process and an expedited procurement schedule.
Task 2C: Complete RFP Package and Present to Council
We will meet once with City staff to review the draft RFP and Agreement, revise it
as appropriate, and present it once to the City Council.
TASK 3: EVALUATE SUBMITfED PROPOSALS
The objective of Task 3 is to evaluate the submitted proposals with the goal of
selecting one or more vendors for final negotiations.
3A: Develop Evaluation Process
General guidelines for the evaluation process will be included in the RFP developed
in Task 2. During Task 3, we will implement the evaluation process by developing
the specific procedures that will be used to evaluate the proposals, including
selection of an evaluation panel. Typically, the evaluation process should allow for
a reasonable and objective basis for the evaluation, while allowing enough
flexibility for the City to ensure that the most highly rated proposal indeed meets all
of the City's requirements. Other evaluations we have been involved. with have
included the following criteria: costs, technical evaluation (including waste
diversion potential), proven experience providing similar services to other
jurisdictions, financial resources, exceptions to the draft agreement,
indemnifications, and other factors.
3D: Review and Evaluate Proposals
We will initially review each of the proposals to determine the responsiveness of
the proposals to the City's requirements. Proposals that fail to meet the City's
minimum requirements will be deemed non-responsive. The remaining proposals
will be evaluated based on the criteria developed in Task 3A.
The cost evaluation will include a comparison of both the first year cost per ton and
the total lump sum cost of the proposed services over the term of the agreement,
based on the rate adjustment methodology specified in the RFP. This ensures that
the proposals are evaluated using a standardized set of financial assumptions.
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The experience of the proposers will be based on the citations contained in their
proposals for specific facilities developed and operated in other jurisdictions.
The analysis of the proposers' financial resources will be based on information
contained in the financial statements (income statement and balance sheet). We
will compare the size of the San Bernardino contract to the proposers' existing
revenue base to determine the impact of the proposed contract on their existing
operations, and we will compare key measures of financial stability to industry
averages.
The technical evaluation of the proposals will typically include the following
elements:
1. Site suitability.
. Location of the facility site in relation to the waste centroid of the City.
. Size of the site in relation to proposed processing capacity and expected
daily traffic levels.
. Accessibility of the site for City collection trucks.
. Permitability of the site (present zoning, adjacent land uses, potential
environmental impacts).
2. General site layout and design.
. Adequacy of vehicle maneuvering areas.
. General efficiency of design - ability of the City trucks to move easily
through the scales/check-in area, unload, and exit the site.
3. Capacity of the proposed facility in relation to the defined needs of the City.
. Material recovery capacity.
. Waste transfer capacity.
4. Material recovery proposal.
. Proven reliability of the technology and processes proposed.
. Ability to address the waste stream characteristics of the City.
5. Operating history and experience of the management team.
6. Ability of the proponent to secure waste and/or materials from other
jurisdictions so that the capacity utilization of the facility is maximized.
7. Proposed start-up date.
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Risks assumed by the proponent.
. Responsibility of equipment and system performance.
. Guaranteed material recovery levels.
Task 3C: Document Findings
We will prepare a brief summary of our findings based on our evaluation prepared
in Task 3B.
Task 3D: Review Findings with the Evaluation Team
We will meet once with members of the evaluation team to review the findings
documented in our summary report prepared in Task 3C. We will identify any
unresolved issues which will be clarified during the interviews in Task 3E.
TASK 3E: Interview Proposers
Some or all of the proposers ~ay be invited for interviews to discuss their proposal.
The interviews will be used for two purposes: 1) to clarify elements of the proposals
that are unclear; 2) to meet the key members of the management team proposed by
the vendors.
e Task 3F: Finalize Evaluation
We will finalize our written evaluation based on any new information provided
during the interviews in Task 3E.
Task 3G: Meet with City to Select Vendor{s) for Negotiations
We will meet with City staff and/or the City Council to present the final results of
the evaluation and select a vendor(s) for negotiations.
TASK 4: NEGOTIATE FINAL AGREEMENT AND PREPARE FINAL REPORT
We will provide negotiation assistance to City staff by developing a negotiating
strategy for unresolved issues or exceptions to the Agreement taken by the
proposers, attending negotiation sessions, and evaluating the impact of key issues
that may arise. We will also be available on an as-needed basis to answer questions,
prepare a report to Council, and to present key elements of the final agreement to
Council.
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PROJECT ORGANIZA nON AND STAFFING
1) HF&H has existed since 1989.
2) HF&H is a Limited Liability Corporation.
Staff Descriptions
Robert D. Hilton. PrQject Director
Robert Hilton, President of HF&H, is a Certified Management Consultant and will
serve as Project Director. Mr. Hilton has over 23 years of public management
experience in county and city government and special districts, the past 15 years as a
consultant. Mr. Hilton has been responsible for procuring and negotiating solid
waste facility and services contracts for dozens of California jurisdictions, including
preparation of RFPs, proposal evaluation, and contract negotiation. He has provided
expert advice to more than 1St} agencies, including cost of service studies; financial
feasibility studies; policy studies; organizational! management studies; privatization
studies; franchise bid processes and contract negotiation; and rate process
development.
Laith B. Ezzet. Project Manager
Laith Ezzet, Vice President of our Southern California solid waste consulting
practice, is a Certified Management Consultant and will serve as Project Manager.
Mr. Ezzet has 11 years of experience as an economist and solid waste consultant. Mr.
Ezzet has recently managed transfer station and MRF feasibility studies, and solid
waste system cost analyses, for the City of Beverly Hills, City of Glendale, and
Riverside County. He has also managed procurement engagements for solid waste
services contracts, including RFP preparation, proposal evaluation, and negotiation
support.
Jos~h Reisdorf. Engjneer
Joseph Reisdorf is a principal with Aurora Associates (subcontractor) and will serve
as the engineer responsible for establishing MRF/transfer station design criteria and
performance standards and evaluating the technical sections of the proposals.
Mr. Reisdorf has over 18 years experience developing, implementing, and
evaluating solid waste projects, programs, and operations. Mr. Reisdorf holds a
degree in engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester,
New York, and has extensive experience with the planning and development of a
variety of energy and solid waste projects. He has completed numerous solid waste
planning studies and has provided a complete range of services for the
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development of a variety of material recovery and recycling facilities. Current and
recently completed projects include the Gold Coast Recycling facility in Ventura, the
Los Padres Resource Recovery Park in Guadalupe, and the Vernon Materials
Recovery Facility and Transfer Station in Vernon. He currently teaches a course at
DC Berkeley entitled The Design and Operation of Materials Recovery Facilities.
David L. Davis. Feasibility Analyst
David Davis, Senior Associate, will be the analyst responsible for gathering data and
preparing the analytical model under Mr. Ezzet's direction to evaluate the financial
feasibility of the proposed MRF/transfer station vis-ii-vis the alternatives. Mr. Davis
is a Certified Management Accountant with 10 years of experience as a controller in
the solid waste industry and as a solid waste consultant. Mr. Davis was the lead
analyst responsible for our feasibility analysis for the City of Glendale and Riverside
County, and evaluated MRF proposals for Western Ventura County.
Scott Hanin. Procurement Analyst
Scott Hanin, Senior Associate, will be the procurement analyst responsible for
assisting Mr. Hilton and Mr. Ezzet in the preparation of the Request for Proposals.
Mr. Hanin's experience includes previous work for the New York City Sanitation
Department, where he was involved in the negotiation of solid waste contracts for
diversion programs. He has been the primary analyst responsible for preparing
RFPs and agreements, and evaluating proposals, for several jurisdictions
throughout California.
A project organization chart is provided on the following page, followed by resumes
for key staff.
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Lynn Merrill
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City of San Ben:tardino
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~ Review workproducts )> Develop detailed ~ Establish design
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meetings )> Attend client mee~gs mance stan ards
~ Direct preparation of ~ Develop feasibility )> Estimate facility costs
RFP and draft findings )> Prepare technical
Agreement ~ Prepare RFP package sections on RFP
~ Develop negotiation ~ Summarize proposal ~ Evaluate technical
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ROBERT D. HILTON. PRESIDENT lHF&HI
Education
Masters, Public Administration, California State University, San Jose
B.A., Political Science, California Stale University, San Jose
Professional Certification
Certified Management Consultant (CMC Professional Certification)
Range of Experience
Over 23 years of public management experience in county and city government and special
districts, the past 15 years as a consultant. Mr. Hilton has been responsible for: cost of service
studies; utility rate analysis; financial feasibility studies; policy studies; organizational and
management studies; privatization studies; franchise bid processes and contract negotiation;
rate process development; financial consulting and litigation consulting. He has provided
expert advice to more than 150 agencies in the areas of water and waste water, solid waste and
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Professional and Business History
Hilton Famkopf &: Hobson, LLC: President, August 1989 to present.
Price Waterhouse: Senior Manager, July 1985 to August 1989; Manager, August 1983 to
July 1985.
City and County of San Francisco: Solid Waste Program Manager, March 1982 to July 1983.
City and County of San Francisco: Gean Water Program, Assistant Executive Director-
Audit and Control, July 1981 to March 1982.
County of Santa Gara: Director of the Office of Management and Budget, June 1978 to
July 1981; Budget Director, June 1976 to June 1978; Management Analyst, August 1973
to June 1976.
California State University, San Jose: Graduate Instructor, Public Management and
Budgeting
Professional Organizations
. Institute of Management Consultants
. California Municipal Utilities Association
. International City Managers Association
. California Society of Municipal Finance Officers
. Solid Waste Association of North America
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Education
M.B.A., Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College
M.B.A., course work at the London Business School
A.B., cum laude, Economics, Occidental College
Professional Certification
Certified Management Consultant (CMC Professional Certification)
Range of Experience
Mr. Ezzet's expertise lies in integrated waste management program planning and funding,
procurement of solid waste seIVices, solid waste collection operations, recycling programs,
regulatory policy, service cost tracking, rate setting, landfill funding, cost-benefit analysis,
efficiency studies, applied econometrics, financial and economic modeling, and statistical
market research. He has been the principal consultant and project manager on solid waste
engagements for more that 25 municipal agencies.
Representative Procurement Engagements & Feasibility Studies
Determined service levels, prepared an RFP, and evaluated proposals to provide exclusive
residential and commercial solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal services.
Evaluated proposed terms and conditions of a solid waste disposal agreement.
Assisted a city to procure solid waste collection, recycling, and yardwaste collection services.
Reviewed terms and conditions for a proposed commercial solid waste collection and recycling
contract, and recommended improvements.
Developed an RFP and draft service agreement for a municipality procuring residential solid
waste collection and recycling seIVices, greenwaste collection seIVices, and commercial collection
seIVices.
Evaluated proposals to provide exclusive residential, commercial, and industrial solid waste
collection, recycling, and disposal services.
Evaluated proposals for non-exclusive commercial solid waste collection and recycling seIVices.
Evaluated private and public sector proposals to develop a landfill gas utilization facility.
Evaluated the financial capability of three companies proposing to develop a household
hazardous materials collection center.
Performed a financial analysis of proposed municipal material recovery facilities ranging from
275 to 825 tons per day. Compared private versus public sector operation. Identified funding
options. Evaluated single versus double shift operating schedules. Performed sensitivity
analyses of capital costs, O&M costs, material revenues, interest rates, operator profit, and
residue disposal costs.
Analyzed alternative solid waste transfer and transportation methods including direct haul,
dual collection/ transfer vehicles, compactors, and top loading transfer stations.
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Developed and evaluated waste diversion incentive schemes which utilized a multi-tier tipping
fee structure to encourage private sector development and use of material recovery facilities to
divert waste from a county's landfills,
Assisted a multi-jurisdictional group representing 25 government agencies with evaluation of
alternative solid waste programs and facilities over a 15 year period. Developed a
comprehensive financial model to calculate the system cost of collection, hauling, processing,
transfer and disposal, and evaluated financing requirements.
Professional &: Business History
Hilton Famkopf & Hobson, LLC, Newport Beach, California, Vice President, 1996 to present;
Senior Associate, 1991 to 1995.
Price Waterhouse, Newport Beach, California, Manager, 1990 to 1991; Senior Consultant,.1988
to 1990; Associate, 1987.
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Resources Branch, Los Angeles, California, Economist,
1983 to 1986.
Professional Organizations
California Resource Recovery Association (past Director and Chapter Treasurer)
Institute of Management Consultants
Resource Management Alliance
Solid Waste Association of North America
e Southern California Waste Management Forum
Articles &: Speeches
. "Evaluating the Privatization Decision: Myths versus Facts", presented at the 6th Annual
Arizona Landfill and Solid Waste Management Seminar, Phoenix, AZ, May, 1996.
. ''Evaluating Financial Performance in Solid Waste Contracts", presented to SWANA,
Southern California Founding Chapter, Long Beach, March 1996.
. "Solid Waste Collection Programs, Rates, and Service Providers in 185 Cities", presented at
SW ANA's Western Regional Symposium, May 1995.
. "Privatizing Refuse Collection: How Real Are The Savings?", presented to SW ANA,
Southern California Founding Chapter, October 1994.
. "Public Versus Private Operation of Solid Waste Programs", presented to the California
Resource Recovery Association, Santa Barbara, May 1994.
. "Alternative Service Arrangements for Solid Waste Collection Programs", presented to the
Solid Waste Association of North America, Lake Tahoe, May 1994
. "Financing Strategies for Integrated Waste Management Programs: Developing Accurate
Estimates of Program Costs", presented to the League of California Cities, May 1992.
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Education
B.S. Industrial Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY.
Range of Experience
Over eighteen years experience developing, implementing, and evaluating solid
waste projects, programs, and operations. Founded Aurora Associates in 1992 to provide
specialized environmental consulting services to municipalities and waste management companies.
Representative Solid Waste Management Experience
Evaluation of Solid Waste Programs and Operations
Current activities include technical assistance to municipalities engaged in the procurement of
new or expanded recycling and/ or solid waste collection services from private waste
management companies. Services include:
. Technical and economic evaluation of service proposals
. Assistance with contract negotiations
. Rate review and evaluation
Solid Waste Facility Development
A broad range of services has been provided to waste management companies and
municipalities for the development of transfer stations, recycling centers, compost facilities, and
material recovery facilities, ranging in size from 50 to 5,000 tons of daily capacity.
. Feasibility analysis
. Site surveys and evaluations
. Facility layout and preliminary design
. Complete project cost analysis
. Equipment and technology evaluation
. Complete project permitting
Waste Management and Recycling Programs
Development and implementation of recycling and source separation programs for
municipalities and private companies. Services included program design, cost analysis,
equipment selection, market assessment, and implementation assistance.
Integrated Waste Management Planning
Integrated solid waste management plans and waste generation studies were completed for over
25 cities and counties throughout California.
Professional and Business History
Aurora Associates, Malibu, CA, Principal
Clements Engineers, Los Angeles, CA, Project Manager
Energy &: Solid Waste Projects, New York, NY, Project Developer
Rochester District Heating Cooperative, Rochester, NY, General Manager
Governor's Commission on Science &: Technology, Trenton. NT, Science Advisor
Technology Utilization Program, Rochester, NY, Project Manager
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY, Industrial Engineer
Other Activities
Instructor _ U.c. Berkeley Extension Program, for course entitled The Design and Operation uf
Material Recovery Facilities.
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Education
B.A., Finance, California State University, Fullerton
Professional Certification
Certified Management Accountant
Range of Experience
Mr. Davis' experience includes ten years of public and private sector financial management,
solid waste cost analysis and rate design, procurement of solid waste services and facilities,
disposal system analysis, and waste diversion analysis.
Representative Solid Waste Management Experience
Served as controller for the hauling and landfill divisions of a major waste management
company. Responsible for budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, cost accounting, billing,
collections and office administration. Served as project controller for a proposed 1500 TPD
material recovery facility.
Developed a computer model to estimate and analyze the total system cost (i.e., route truck,
transfer, long-haul transportation,-and disposal) of alternative mixes of proposed transfer and
disposal facilities. Analysis included measuring the cost change between existing and various
proposed landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, composting facilities, and rail-
haul disposal sites.
Reviewed competing regional MRF development proposals, and scored each according to
objective evaluation criteria. Analysis included determining the reasonableness and logical
consistency of proposed cost, forecasts, and tonnage throughputs.
Evaluated responses to an authority's request for proposals to provide processing, transfer,
transportation, and disposal services. Included verifying the submitted information,
interviewing respondents, and scoring the proposals according to objective evaluation criteria.
Reviewed the rate increase request of several refuse collection, recycling and disposal
companies. Evaluated the reasonableness of cost allocations and projected costs. Presented
findings and recommendations to agency staff and elected officials.
Articles
"Cost-Based Rates: The Route to Commercial Collection Efficiency," MSW Management,
September/October 1996.
Professional and Business History
Hilton Famkopf & Hobson: Newport Beach, California, Senior Associate, 1995 to present,
Associate, 1992 to 1995.
City of Riverside: Riverside, California, Utilities Accounting/Finance Manager, 1991 to 1992.
Waste Management, Inc.: Lancaster and Hemet, California, Controller, 1986 to 1991.
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Education
Masters in Public Administration, New York University
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), University of Delaware
Range of Experience
Mr. Hanin's nine years of experience lies in service/program procurement, contract negotiation,
solid waste franchising, program design, implementation and evaluation, integrated waste
management planning, operational reviews, facility siting and project management.
Representative Service ProcurementlNegotiations
. Managed development of an RFP and contract and assisted in negotiations for solid waste
services for a Northern California city.
. Managed development of an RFP and contract for recycling and green waste services for a
Northern California city.
. Managed procurement (RFP design, proposal evaluation and contract negotiation) for solid
waste services for a Northern California solid waste authority.
. Assisted in evaluation and negotiation of solid waste services for a Northern California city.
. Designed an RFP, evaluated proposals and monitored implementation related to solid
waste and yard waste collection and processing for a Bay Area city.
. Reviewed and recommended improvements to eight solid waste franchise agreements.
. Managed the development and implementation of a non-exc1usive solid waste and recycling
franchise system for a Southern California city.
. Designed five RFP's for the procurement of recycling services and negotiated and received
approval for eight separate recycling program contracts worth over $3 million.
. Assisted in the development of an RFP, evaluation of proposals and contract for
negotiations for solid waste services for two Southern California cities.
. Assisted in the negotiations for two agreements for curbside recycling programs for two
Northern California jurisdictions.
. Prepared a disposal agreement for an Arizona city.
Professional and Business History
Hilton Famkopf & Hobson, Senior Associate, 9/95 to present, Associate, 4/93 to 9/95.
City of Pasadena, Acting Recycling and Waste Reduction Supervisor, 9/92 to 4/93.
Brown, Vence & Associates, Associate Planner n, 1/92 to 8/92.
Office of the Mayor of New York City, Senior Policy Analyst/Liaison, 6/90 to 12/91.
New York City Department of Sanitation, Project Manager/City Planner, 6/87 to 6/90.
Affiliations .'
Member, Institute of Management Consultants
Member, California Resource Recovery Association
Member, Northern California Recycling Association
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QUALIFICATIONS
We believe the team of HF&H and Aurora Associates is uniquely qualified to
provide the combination of economic, engineering, and procurement expertise
required to perform this engagement for the following reasons:
1) HF&H has a broad base of relevant solid waste experience as a result of our prior
engagements for more than 150 California jurisdictions whom we have helped
to plan, implement and monitor their solid waste programs. Our services have
included program planning and funding, financial feasibility studies, rate
analysis, and procurement assistance.
2) HF&H has directly related experience assisting more than 20 jurisdictions
procure solid waste services through RFP preparation, proposal evaluation, and
contract negotiation.
3) HF&H has directly related experience performing a wide variety of program and
facility feasibility studies, including recent engagements evaluating the feasibility
and necessity of transfer stations and material recovery facilities, as described in
Section 6 of this proposal.
4) HF&H is familiar with the existing solid waste facilities in the region as a result
of our previous engagements and on-going surveys, including our current
independent research project of solid waste programs and facilities in each city
within San Bernardino County. As a result, we already are familiar with many
of the options in the area.
5) HF&H provides solid waste consulting services excl}1Sively to municipal
agencies in order to avoid both real and apparent conflicts of interest that may
arise in firms that attempt to serve both the public and private sectors. We
believe this independence is particularly important for facility planning,
objective proposal evaluation, and effective negotiations. Additionally, our
municipal focus ensures that we are aware of the unique needs of public officials.
6) We have assigned our most senior staff to this engagement. Each of our
proposed consultants has at least 9 years of individual solid waste experience in
local government, consulting, and the solid waste industry. Our team of
consultants includes engineers, economists, accountants, and public policy
specialists who collectively bring approximately 60 years of practical solid waste
experience to this engagement.
7) Both HF&H and Aurora have local offices in Southern California, assuring that
key staff are readily available to participate in meetings on short notice, without
incurring significant travel costs.
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experience is included in the appendix at the end of this proposal. A summary of
the experience of our engineering subcontractor, Aurora Associates, is provided on
the pages that follow.
Aurora Associates
Aurora Associates is an environmental consulting and project development firm.
The founders of the firm have broad-based technical backgrounds with over twenty-
eight years of combined work experience for private industry, major consulting
firms, and government.
Aurora Associates provides the following types of professional services:
. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
. Assistance to local governments for the procurement of new or expanded solid
waste facilities and collection and recycling services - including development of
RFPs and bid documents, evaluation of technical and cost proposals, and
technical support during contract negotiations.
. Design, development, and permitting of solid waste, composting, and material
handling and processing facilities.
. Design and implementation of waste diversion programs.
. Integrated waste management planning and compliance documents; waste
generation, characterization, and diversion studies; and waste audits.
. Cost analysis of rates for solid waste operations and programs.
Solid Waste Facility Development
A broad scope of services has been provided to municipalities and project
developers for the development of material recovery facilities, transfer stations,
compost facilities, and transformation facilities. Our solid waste facility
development services include:
. Siting surveys and evaluations.
. Concept development and critical flaw analysis.
. Facility layout and preliminary design.
. Equipment specification.
. Complete project permitting with local, regional, and state agencies.
. Feasibility and cost analysis.
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Fac1l1
Tons Per Da
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5,000
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A survey and evaluation of sites in Los Angeles, Orange, and Northern San Diego
County was conducted to identify potential locations for waste transfer stations and
rail car loading yards. The evaluation included the preparation of preliminary site
layouts and an analysis of the "permitability" of specific sites.
Economic & Technical Evaluations
As cities strive to control the cost and improve the level of service of the solid waste
collection and recycling services available to their citizens and businesses, many are
soliciting proposals for new or expanded services from private waste management
companies. We have assisted cities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties to achieve
these objectives by providing the following types of services:
. Development of Requests for Proposals or other bid documents.
. Evaluation of technical and cost proposals from solid waste service providers.
. Analysis of the existing or proposed service rates for various types of waste
collection and recycling programs.
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Aurora Associates has developed and implemented various location-specific
recycling and material recovery programs. Program development services have
included identification of markets, selection of materials for recycling, identification
of collection systems and equipment, cost analysis, and establishment of monitoring
and reporting procedures.
Regulatoxy Compliance and Permitting
Aurora Associates has extensive experience with the acquisition of permits and
preparation of environmental documentation for solid waste facilities, industrial
plants, and multi-use commercial projects. The classifications of permits acquired
for clients include the following:
. Conditional use permits and other local land use entitlements.
. Special permits, zone variances, and Specific Plans.
. Solid Waste Facility Permits (transfer stations, composting facilities, MRFs).
. Findings of Consistency with General Plans.
. Initial Studies and Mitigation Measure Monitoring Programs.
. Preliminary air quality impact analyses and findings of consistency with regional
air quality management plans.
. National Pollution Discharge Elimination Permits (NPDES), Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plans.
. Army Corps of Engineers wetlands permits.
In the State of California, our staff has worked with the permitting and
environmental review staffs of the California Integrated Waste Management Board,
as well as the Local Enforcement Agencies throughout Southern California.
Integrated Waste Management Planning
To help California agencies comply with the requirements of AB 939, Aurora
Associates has been providing a variety of program planning, evaluation, and
monitoring services. Aurora Associates is functioning as the contract staff for the
Regional Waste Management Authority in Northern California, and is responsible
for ensuring that the Authority's AB 939-related requirements are met. The
members of Aurora Associates prepared all or major parts of over 35 Source
Reduction and Recycling Elements, Waste Generation Studies, and Non-disposal
Facility Elements for jurisdictions throughout California.
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RELATED EXPERIENCE
The table below describes a sample of HF&H's engagements involving feasibUity
studies and procurement assistance. A complete list of all HF&H solid waste
engagements is provided in the Solid Waste Experience Summary in the appendix.
HF&H CLIENT
City 0 Glendale, CA
Mr. Rudy Umana
Recycling Coordinator
818/548-3916
Mr. Tom Brady
Integrated Waste Planner
818/548-3916
City of BetJeTly Hills
Mr. Joseph Delaney
Solid Waste Division to
Accept L.A. Waste
(Now with the City of
Santa Monica)
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Waste Diversion Feasibili Stud (1996)
Per ormed a Waste Diversion Feasibility Study to
evaluate the feasibility and costs of achieving the 50%
diversion goal without developing its own MRF.
Result: The City has ordered equipment to implement
the first phase of the recommended programs to achieue 50%
diversion without a MRF.
Study Period: Four months
MRF Feasibility Study (1993)
Assisted the City as a sub-consultant in the
performance of a MRF feasibility study. Performed a
financial analysis of five alternative scenarios with
various facility sizes and material recovery capability,
including public versus private operation for each of the
scenarios. We also investigated various financing
methods available for the MRFs.
Result: See above Waste Ditlersion Feasibility Study
Stud Period: Seven months
Transfer Station Study (1995)
Evaluated the costs of alternative solid waste
collection, transfer, and transport methods, including
expansion of the City's existing facility as a regional
transfer station, a new top loading transfer station, use
of other cities' transfer stations, and direct haul using
dual trailers (POD system).
~: The City is considering redeuelopment of its transfer
station property. .
Study Period: Four months
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Riverside County Cooperative Waste Manall:ement Study Hilton
(System Cost Study. 1995) Ezzet
Mr. Robert Nelson Conducted a com~rehensive evaluation of solid waste Davis
Waste Resources processing, trans r and disposal options for the 24
Management District cities and unincorporated areas of Riverside County,
including existing and proposed public and private
909/275-1399 facilities both within the outside the County.
Result: The County is developing a transfer station at Agua
MiiiiSQ, and the desert cities are in contract negotiations with
vendors for a MRF/transfer station in the Mid-Coachella
Valley.
Studv Period: 9 months
Western Ventura County Procurement Assistance (1993) Davis
MRF Deflelopment Assisted the West Ventura County cities in reviewing
Management Committee two proposals for "best and final offers" for the
construction and operation of a regional material
Mr. Arnold Dowdy recovery facility.
City Manager
City of Santa Paula Result: Both proposals contained f/Ilws; tme proponent
805/525-4478 (BLT) rectified the f/Ilw and constructed its facility.
Studll Period: 6 months
City of San Procurement Assistance (1989) Hilton
BuenllVentura Developed and negotiated a franchise agreement for the
processing of mixed recyclables, and recyclable-rich
Mr. Terry Adelman commercial collections through an !PC.
Director of Finance
805/654-7812 Result: Facility was subsequently constructed and is
operational.
Central Contra Costa MRFrrransfer Station Feasibility Study (1990) Hilton
Sanitary District Prepared a financial feasibility study for a publicly-
owned materials recovery facility and transfer station.
Mr. Paul Morsen
Asst. General Manager ~: The District decided not to develop a facility.
510/689-3890
City of Lake Forest Procurement Assistance (1996) Hilton
Prepared a Request for Proposals, evaluated proposals, Ezzet
Mr. Bob Woodings and assisted in negotiation of a service agreement for Hanin
~orofPublicWorks solid waste collection, recycling, processing, and
yardwaste collection services.
714/707-5583
Result: The City executed a seroice agreement effective
September 1996, resulting in a 25% reduction in service
costs.
Studll Period: Seven months
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City of Indian Wells Procurement Assistance (1996) Hilton
Assisting the City in preparation of an RFP, draft Ezzet
Mr. George Watts agreement, and evaluation of proposals to provide Hanin
City Manager solid waste collection and recycling services.
619/776-0222 ~: RFP released in September 1996
Study Period: In process
South Bayside Transfer Transfer Station &: MRF Acquisition Feasibility Hilton
Station Authority Study (1996)
Evaluating the feasibility of the SBTSA acquiring the
Mr. Michael Garvey San Carlos Transfer Station and San Mateo Recyclery,
City Manager owned by BFI, estimating the purchase price in
City of San Carlos accordance with the contract, and projecting operating
results and cost savings to the Authority. The study
415/593-8011 also includes the identification and evaluation of
alternative disposal facilities in the SBTSA service area
as well as a discussion and evaluation of financing
opportunities available to the Authority.
Study Period: In process
MRF Procurement Assistance (1992)
Assisted the Authority in the negotiation of a Material
Recovery Facility contract with BFI. Hilton
Result: A!lTeement was executed and facilitv is OI1eratin~.
San Diego North County Solid Waste Facility Alternatives Study (1991) Hilton
Cities Assisted several cities located in North San Diego Ezzet
County by identifying and evaluating alternative waste
Mr. Warren H. Shafer diversion and disposal alternatives, including
City Manager composting, materials recovery facilities, transfer
City of Encinitas stations, and landfills.
Note: Mr. Shafer is no ~: ~ased on our findings that more cost effective
longer with the City alternatives to the County system were under development,
the cities declined to enter into flow control agreements with
the County.
Study Period: Five months
Sedona, Arizona Procurement Assistance (1996) Hilton
Assisted the City with evaluation of the terms and Ezzet
Mr. Tom Shafer conditions of a proposed disposal agreement. Hanin
Assistant City Manager
~: The City is evaluating two landfill options.
520/282-1154
Study Period: One month
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by our engineering subcontractor, Aurora Associates.
AURORA CLIENT d .' , ENGAGEMENT ' .. ~ " "
Gold Coast Recycling, Inc. Gold Coast Recvclinl!' FacilTIVExDansion Ventura California
Assisting with tacility layout and design, preparation of facility
Chris Webb traffic and air quality impact analysis, development of detailed
Project Manager project description and operations plan, management of land use
permitting process, preparation of detailed operations plans and
805/642-9236 documentation to support the solid waste facility permitting
process, consultation to the project design and construction team.
Result: Facility design and permitting is complete. Construction start
is scheduled for September 1996.
Studll Period: In process
Central Coast Recycling, Los Padres Resource Recovery Park. GuadaluDe. California
Inc. Development of project scope and outline, assistance with the
development of the facility and site layout, management and
Pat Higgins technical support during the environmental review process,
CEO preparation of traffic and air quality impact analysis,
preparation of detailed documentation of facility operations to
805/922-2121 support the solid waste facility permitting process, and
assistance to the construction and design team.
Result: Preliminary project design and environmental assessment is
complete. Final design and permitting expected I1y Ncroember 1996.
Studll Period: In process
City of San Marcos Mashburn Material Recovery Facility
Technical assistance to the Oty during the preparation of the
Mr. Jerry Backoff environmental documentation for the project.
Planning Director
Result: Preliminary project scoping and environmental assessment is
619/744-1050 complete. Project currently on hold pending decision from developer.
Studv Period: 4 months
City of San Marcos Liberty Recvcliml: Facility. Monthlv InsDections
Technical consultant to the City for regular inspections of the
Mr. Jerry Backoff recycling facility.
Planning Director
Result: Project work and facility compliance monitoring is on-going
619/744-1050 through May 1997
Studv Period: In "racess
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Paradise Solid Waste
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William Mannel
President
916/877-2777
Serocon-Vemon, Inc.
Mr. Jerry Riessen
President
415/391-2833
ENGAGEMENT
PSWS Material Recovery Facility 8< Transfer Station, Paradise,
California
Project feasibility and cost analysis, siting analysis, equipment
specification, site and facility layout, development of the
detailed project description, and management of the land use
planning process.
Result: Project design and permitting is complete. Developer
currently arranging project financing.
Stud Period: 9 months
Vernon Material Recovery Facility 8< Transfer Station, Vernon,
California
Development of a facility and site layout, specification of the
equipment requirements and material handling procedures,
facility cost analysis, and management of the land use permitting
process.
Result: Project preliminary design, cost analysis, and
environmental review is complete. Developer is currently
arranging financing.
Stud Period: 6 months
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
We have prepared the following schedule based on the City's goal to execute a
vendor agreement by June 30, 1996. However, based on our prior experience, we
believe an additional 60 to 90 days may be necessary for City staff and the public to
have adequate time for the review process and to provide the vendors with
additional time to prepare their proposals. Nevertheless, we are prepared to
complete the engagement as shown below, assuming the City and vendors meet
their milestones, and assuming there are no significant obstacles during final
negotiations. (Note: specific dates would need to be modified to conform to
scheduling of City Council meetings.)
t Perform FeasIbl1Ity S1udv and &labllsh
Design Pal'llmell!rl
a. Gather and review data
b. Prepare model
c. Analyze results/develop finlings
d. Prepare Draft Feasibility Report
e. City reviews Draft Report
f. Prepare Final Feasibility Report
g. City makes goino go decision (CounciQ
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b. Council approves RFP package
c. Vendors submft proposals
30 days 4.5 months
7 days 4.75
30 days 5.75
3. EvBIude~"'.,~-.
a. Evaluate proposals
b. Document results
c. Interview proposer5llinalize evaluation
d. Council selects vendor(s)
4. Neg(l\late Aareement
a Negatiations
b. Present Agreement to Council
c. Execute Agreement
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COST
Please refer to the separate sealed envelope labeled "Project Costs".
SECTION 9
WRITING SAMPLE
We have included one copy our Transfer Station Study for the City of Beverly Hills
with the original copy of our proposal. This is a recent example of one of our
feasibility studies. If requested, we would also be pleased to provide an example of
an RFP and Agreement as an example of our procurement deliverables.
SECTION 10
RESULTS OF PREVIOUS WORK
We have described the results for each engagement covered in Section 6 "Related
Experience", below each citation in that section.
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. State and local governments
. Solid waste franchising agencies
. Water and wastewater utilities
. Special districts
. Cable television franchising agencies
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Ht\A!\C1AL I'LANNl'\C
Revenue requirement analysis
Cost of service allocations
Rate structure design
Capacity charge studies
Rate modeling
Marginal pricing studies
Sensitivity analyses
Reclaimed water pricing
Conservation pricing
Revenue programs
Financial master plans
Financial feasibility studies
Benefit-cost analyses
Privatization studies
Working capital management
Capital asset planning
Budgeting and control analysis
Capital program financing options
NEGOrIATlON & I{I.GULA10RY SUPPORT
RESOURCE i\IANACI i\ILi\T
Rate case analysis
Rate negotiations
Inter-agency coordination
litigation consulting
Expert witness testimony
Regulatory compliance audits
Solid waste franchise development
Collection, recycling, processing, and
development service contract negotiations
Contract negotiations for solid waste
collection, recycling, processing, and
development services
Conservation programs
Resource planning and management
Urban water management plans
Valuations and appraisals
Depreciation studies'
Facilities renewal and replacement
programs
Fixed asset management
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Organization studies
Management reviews
Performance audits
Compensation reviews
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SOLID WASTE CLIENTS
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Alameda County Joint Refuse Rate Review
Committee
City of Alameda
City of Livermore
City of Piedmont
City of Dublin
City of Hayward
City of Fremont
City of Union City
Castro Valley Sanitary District
City of Newark
City of Emeryville
City of Albany
City of Oakland
Oro Loma Sanitary District
Alameda County Solid Waste Authority
City of Albany
City of Azusa
City of Beverly Hills
City of Brentwood
City of Burbank
City of Burlingame
City of Canyon Lake
City of Carlsbad
City of Carpinteria
City of Cerritos
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa
Town of Danville
City of Lafayette
Town of Moraga
City of Orinda
City of San Ramon
City of Walnut Creek
City Dana Point
Delta Diablo Sanitation District
City of Downey
City of Dublin
County of El Dorado
City of Encinitas
City of Foster City
City of Fremont
City of Glendale, Arizona
City of Glendale, California
City of Hercules
Town of Hillsborough
City of Indian Wells
City of Laguna Niguel
City of Lake Forest
Las Gallinas Sanitary District
City of Larkspur
City of Livermore
City of Long Beach
Town of Los Altos Hills
County of Marin
City of Martinez
County of Mendocino
City of Menlo Park
City of Modesto
County of Merced
City of Millbrae
City of Montclair
Cities of Morgan Hill/Gilroy
City of Newark
Novato Sanitary District
City of Oakland
City of Ojai
County of Orange
City of Pasadena
City of Portland, Oregon
City of Pinole
City of Poway
City of Redondo Beach
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In Process Performing a rate audit of solid waste collection and disposal
costs, and veri!yinR fees remitted by SolaR Disposal to the cities.
Quad Cities
City of Redondo Beach
1994
City of San Bruno
1990
1995
Performed a rate study and comprehensive performance review of
services provided by the City's franchised hauler, including:
. the reasonableness of existing rates;
. verification of fees paid by the hauler to the City;
. verification that customers were charged in accordance with
the City's approved rate schedule;
. verification that services were provided in ac:c:ordance with
the franchise agreement;
. review of contract terms and conditions; and,
. evaluation of customer complaints.
Reviewed the Rate Application submitted by San Bruno Garbage
Company (a subsidiary of Norcal Solid Waste Management
Systems, Inc.) for collection and disposal. recyc:1ing. and
household hazardous waste services.
.ity of San Buenallentu1'a
1989-1995 Reviewed the residential collection and recycling rate requests
filed by E. J. Harrison &: Sons and Ventura Rubbish.
1992 Performed a cost of service study of commerdal solid waste
collection and disposal services for each customer classification.
City and County of San
Francisco
1990
1991
1991
1995
City of San Rafael
1994
City of San Ramon
1988
County of Santa Barbara
1988
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Assisted in the review of Sunset Scavenger Company, Golden
Gate Disposal Company, and Sanitary Fill Company's rate
request
Developed the conceptual design for a productivity monitoring
system for collection, transfer and recyc:1ing activities and
evaluated its implementation.
Updated the productivity monitoring system and analyzed the
impact of the Company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Assisted the City by reviewing the applkation for a rate increase
of Marin Sanitary Service.
Reviewed the rate applkation filed by Valley Waste
Mana!1;ement, Inc. for collection and disposal services.
Performed a cost of service analysis of Browning-Ferris Industries,
Channel Disposal, Health Sanitation, Marborg Disposal. and
Suburban DisposaL This residential and commercia1 study
evaluated the cost for each company to service each customer cia&-
sification.
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City of Santa Clarita 1992 Reviewed the cost of semi-automated residential single family
services and multi-family bin services of Atlas Refuse Removal
Co., Santa Clarita Disposal and Western Waste. Recommended
rates for adoption by the Oty Council Evaluated alternative
service arrangements for commercial collection.
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Reviewed the cost of providing bin service and calculated
minimum and maximum rates for the Oty's competitive permit
system.
Reviewed the rate request filed by Empire Waste which provided
collection and disposal services under agreement with the Oty.
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City of Santa Rosa
1985
South Bayside Transfer
Station Authority
(A joint powers authority
composed of 9 cities)
1988
1989
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1992
1993
1994
Analyzed Browning-Ferris Industries of San Mateo County's
application for collection, recycling, processing and transfer
station rates in accordance with the rate review procedures
developed by HF&H staff in 1988.
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Francisco
1992
Performed a review of the residential, commercial and recycling
services rate application submitted by South San Francisco
Scavenjlel" Company.
City of Sunnyvale 1993 Conducted a cost-of-service study of residential and commercial
[ service.
City of Thousand Oaks 1992 Assisted the Oty in performing a review of Valley Disposal.
Newberry DisposaI. Gl. Rubbish. and Block Disposal's request for
n residential and commercial solid waste collection and disposal
rate increases.
n City of Union City 1995 Assisting the Oty by reviewing the current collection costs/rates
for Tri-Ced Community RecyclinR.
City of Vallejo 1995 Conducted a performance audit of Vallejo Garbage Service
[} (Norca1) including an evaluation of management and operational
productivity.
[- City of Walnut Creek 1987 Reviewed the rate application submitted by Valley Waste
1988 Management, Inc., for residential and commercial solid waste
1989 collection and disposal services.
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RECYCLING
CentT/d ContTa Costa
Sanitary Dismct
1992 Evaluated the City's curbside residential recycling collection
prOKl"am costs and revenues for reasonab1eness.
1989 Evaluated alternative rate structures designed to encourage waste
reduction and recycling. Developed a multiple rate structure
financia1 model.
City of Albany
City of Mountain View
1991 Evaluated alternative rate structures designed to encourage waste
reduction and recycling. Developed a multiple rate structure
financial model.
1996 Performed a Waste Diversion Feasibility Study to evaluate the fea-
sibility and costs of achieving the SO'Y. diverion goal without using
aMRF.
1991 Evaluated alternative rate structures designed to encourage waste
reduction and recycling. Developed a multiple rate structure
financial model.
1992 Developed a uniform residential rate structure that was adopted
by the City Council
1994 Analyzed alternative commercia1/industrial recycling rate
structures and recommended structures for imp1ementation.
City of Dublin
City of Glendale, CA
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City of Menlo Park
South Bayside Transfer
Station Authority
(A joint powers authority
composed of 9 cities)
1990 Analyzed Browning-Ferris Industries of San Mateo County's
1991 application for curbside recycling and material recovery services.
1992
1993 For the cities of San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood City, Burlingame,
and San Mateo, we developed a uniform solid waste rate
structure for either immediate implementation or a three-year
phased approach.
1995 Analyzing the approach and financia1 impact of the
implementation of yard waste collection by the current hauler.
City of Thousand Oaks
1991 Evaluated the City's pilot curbside recycling and drop-off
p~ costs.
City of Walnut Creek
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1993 Assisted the City by reviewing Pacific Rim's curbside recycling
rates.
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1992
Review of a site for use as a material recovery and transfer station,
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materials recovery and transfer station including:
. Projecting packaging, waste composition and recycling
trends;
. Projecting waste stream composition and volume for 20
years;
. Evaluating alternative transfer station designs;
. Evaluating alternative materials recovery facility designs;
. Developing a conceptual design;
. Estimating construction and equipment costs and financing;
. Projecting the financial results of operation for 20 years; and,
. Proiectinlt processinlt rates.
WASTE-TO-ENERGY AND MHHANE GAS RECOVERY
Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District
Delta Diablo Sanitation
District
1993
City of Glendale,
Califomia
1993
City of San Buenaventura
1989
Westem Ventura County
MRF Development
Management Committee
1993
City of Glendale,
Califomia
County of Santa Barbara
1991
1995
Tn-City Waste Management
Committee
1986
1987
Performed a financial evaluation of a District proposed transfer
and material recovery facility to that proposed by Waste
Manaltement, Inc.
Assisted the City as a sub-consu1tant in the performance of a MRF
feasibility study. Our role was to provide the financia1 analysis of
five alternative scenarios, including public versus private
operation for each of the scenarios. We also investigated various
financinlt methods available for MRFs.
Developed and negotiated a franchise agreement for the
processing of mixed recyclables, and recyclable-rich commercial
collections throu~ an IPC. ,
Assisted the West Ventura County cities in reviewing two
proposals for the construction and operation of a regional
material recovery facility.
Reviewed and evaluated private and public sector proposals to
develop a system to utilize landfill ~ at the City's power plant
Evaluated the financia1 impacts of a developer's proposed landfill
~to-enerltV project at the County's landfill.
Performed a review of the projected results of operations of a 480
tons per day waste-to-energy facility, revised the projections,
prepared projected results of operations for 1andfill and transfer
station alternatives, and performed a comparative analysis on a
net present value basis.
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Alameda County Joint RLfuse 1992 Performed an analysis of the private landfill operator's request for
Rate Review Committee reimbursement for landfill closure/post-closure costs, Analysis
(A joint powers authority includes review of cost estimates for reasonableness. selection of
c~mposed of 13 jurisdic- the most appropriate financial assurance mechanisms. and
tions) development of a methodology for allocation of costs to
participating agencies,
1993 Assisted in negotiations with the private landfill operator
regarding the allowance of closure/post-closure costs in the
re~ated collection rates,
Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District
1985
1987
City of Glendale, Arizona
1991
City of Livermore
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Analyzed the rate increase at Acme Landfill resulting from the
effects of "Subchapter 15",
Developed a conceptual funding methodology for the Landfill
Enterprise Fund to estimate the life cycle cost of landfill site
acquisition. operations. closure and post-closure monitorinR,
Reviewed the landfill rate request by BFl for the Vasco Road
Landfill
County of Merced
1991
Negotiated with BFl for long-tezm disposa! capacity at its Vasco
Road landfill
City of Ojai
1993
County of Orange
Integrated Waste
Management Department
1993
Performed a financial projection and program analysis of the solid
waste enterprise, Project activities included:
. Prepared a five year financial model;
. Evaluated long-term financing alternatives;
. Evaluated alternative rate schedules;
. Evaluated alternative landfill closure and post-closure
financing methods; and
. Reviewed the organization and administrative structure of
the enterprise.
Assisted the Oty in performing a financia1 analysis of the Landfill
Operating Agreement being negotiated between the County of
Ventura and the private landfill proponent.
Served as the financia1 advisor to the Integrated Waste
Management Department. Developed a life.<:ycle Jand6ll pricing
model, recommended long-term funding strategies. and
evaluated the cost effectiveness of alternative disposal systems,
1993 Performed a cash flow analysis and debt service coverage
analysis related to a proposed $100 million bond refundinR,
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Riverside County 1995 Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of solid waste processing,
transfer and disposal options for the 24 cities and unincorporated
areas of Riverside County, including existing and proposed facili-
ties both within and outside the County.
City of Walnut Creek
1988
West Contra Costa Solid
Waste Management
Authority
1986
1995
Developed financing plans for the closure and post-closure
maintenance of the County's four existing landfills, as well as for
the development of a new ~ona1landfill
Evaluated the cost of alternative disposal options including the
costs of transfer station operations, hauling and disposal at
alternative landfill sites.
Reviewed the rate application of Richmond Sanitary Service for
costs of closure and post-closure maintenance, and regulation of
the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill
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City of Albany
1994
1995
City of BeT1erly Hills
1994
Assisted the City in the preparation of a Request for Proposals for
recycling services.
Assisted the City in the development of a new curbside recycling
services a~ent
Performed an evaluation of proposals submitted by seven private
haulers and the City's Solid Waste Division to provide
commercial solid waste collection and recycling services, and roll-
off box collection services.
Central Contra Costa Solid
Waste Authority
1994
1994
1995
Assisted the Authority in the negotiation of a 20% reduction in
overall solid waste rates with Valley Waste Management
Prepared a Request for Proposals and draft franchise agreement
for selection of future solid waste franchises.
Performing an evaluation of proposals received in response to the
prior issuance of a Request for Proposals.
. City of Cnritos
1995
City of Dublin
Evaluated proposals submitted by four companies to provide ex-
clusive residential and commercial solid waste collection, recy-
clin~ and disposal services.
1994
Assisting the City by developing a Request for Proposals and
draft franchise agreement for solid waste services.
Assisting the City in solid waste franchise negotiations with
Livermore Dublin Disposal, the current service provider.
1995
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City of Encinitas 1991 Assisted the City by preparing a Request for Proposal, Scope of
Services, and Draft Franchise Agreement. Assisted the City in the
selection of a contractor and negotiation of the Final Franchise
A~ment.
In Process Assisting the City in preparation of an RFP, draft agreement, and
evaluation of proposa1s to provide solid waste collection and recy-
cling services.
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City of Lake Forest
1996 Assisted the City in procurement of exclusive residential and com-
mercial solid waste collection, recycling, and yardwaste collection
services by developing service recommendations, preparing a Re-
quest for Proposa1s, and evaluating proposals from six vendors.
City of Livermore
1992 Assisted the City in re-negotiating its disposal contract with BF! at
the Vasco Road Landfill
1993 Assisted the City in negotiating a solid waste and recycling
services franchise agreement with Livermore Dublin Disposal
Company.
City of Los Altos Hills
1994
Assisted the City by reviewing and making recommendations for .
improvements to the City's solid waste agreement
City of Millbrae
1994 Assisted the City in negotiating a solid waste and recycling
services franchise agreement with South San Francisco Scavenger
Company.
City of Montclair
1994 Assisted the City by reviewing their current solid waste
agreement and drafting an updated solid waste franchise
a~t
1991 Performed a review of the City's draft collection and disposal
contract and made recommendations to strengthen its terms and
agreements. Surveyed state and local jurisdictions that regulate
solid waste profits with an operating ratio.
City of Portland
City of Portola Valley
1994 Assisted the City in solid waste franchise negotiations and in the
1995 preparation of a Request for Proposal for solid waste services.
City of Po way
1992 Assisted City staff with development of a procurement strategy
for se1ecting a franchise hauler to provide refuse collection,
curbside recycling, and yard waste collection services.
. City and County of San
Francisco
1992 Developed solid waste collection and disposal permit procedures
for federal lands.
1995 Assisting the City in the procurement of long-term disposal
capacity.
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County of San Mateo 1993 Negotiated for long-term disposal capacity at Ox Mountain
Landfill with BFI.
City of San Buenatlentura
1993
Assisted the City in the development of an RFQ, evaluation of the
Statement of Qualifications, selection of a hauler and negotiation
of a franchise agreement for solid waste and recycling material
collection services.
City of Santa Ana
1993
South Bayside Transfer
Station Authority
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City of Thousand Oaks
1992
Tri-City Waste Management
Committee
1994
Assisted the City with development of an RFP for solid waste
collection services from residential and commercial customers,
includin!\ refuse, recyclin!l, and ~ waste diversion prollfams.
Assisted the Authority in the negotiation of a solid waste
collection franchise agreement, drafted memorandum of
understanding, and led negotiations.
Assisted the Authority in the negotiation of an agreement for the
provision of curbside residential recycling and intermediate
processing center services, including the review of
projected costs for the program.
Assisted the Authority in the negotiation of a Material Recovery
Facility.
Assisting the Authority in the negotiations for the
implementation of a yard waste collection prollfam.
Assisted in the preparation of solid waste collection, recycling and
household hazardous waste RFP for a ten-year franchise.
Specifically: developed rate review methodology and performancl
standards (including liquidated damages); drafted franchise
agreement; drafted RFP documents; performed financial analysis
of proposals; and assisted in the preparation of a contract.
Revised the City's solid waste ordinance and solid waste franchise
a!\feement with the four franchised haulers.
Assisted the Cities in the procurement of solid waste collection
and disposal, household hazardous waste disposal, and green
waste collection services. Specifically, developed RFP, scope of
services, and franchise agreements. Serving as lead negotiator for
collection, processin!l, and disposal contracts.
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City of Union City 1993 Assisted the City in revising the terms and conditions of its
recycling collection contract with Tri-Ced Economic Development
Corporation.
1993 Prepared a Request for Proposals and draft franchise agreement
for selection of future solid waste service providers.
1994 Evaluated proposals received in response to Request for
Proposals and negotiated a new franchise agreement with Waste
Management of Alameda County.
1995 Assisting the City by monitoring the implementation of curbside
refuse services and a new yard waste pro~am.
City of Walnut Creek
1992
Assisted the City in negotiating a franchise agreement for
commercia1 recyclinll: and yard waste diversion.
West Valley Cities
1994
Assisted the Cities of Campbell. Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and
Saratoga in the development of a Request for Proposals and a
draft franchise agreement for solid waste services.
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and Solid Waste Joint
Powers Authority
North San Diego County
Cities Joint Power
Authority
1987 Analyzed the purchase of Oaldand Scavenger Company by Waste
Management, Inc., including review of Franchise Agreements.
1988 Conducted a study of Waste Management, lnc's. corporate and
re~ona1 indirect charII:es.
1992 Developed and presented alternative solid waste management
policies and programs to the City Council, and developed a
guidance document for the City to follow in developing its
lnte~ated Waste Manajl(eIDent Plan.
1991 Performed a study to determine the feasibility and benefits of a
solid waste joint powers authority.
Alameda County Joint Refuse
Rate Retriew Committee
(A joint powers authority
composed of 13 jurisdic-
tions)
City of Glendale, Arizona
1991 Assisted several cities located in North San Diego County by
identifying and evaluating alternative waste diversion and
disposal alternatives, including composting, materials recovery,
transfer station, and landfills.
City of Poway
1992 Revised City's Municipal Code to comply with the lntegrated
Waste Management Act of 1989 and the City's SRRE.
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1. Perform Felslbillty Studv Ind Establish
Deslan Plrlme\ell
a. Gather and review data
b. Prepare model
c. Analyze results/develop findings
d. Prepare Draft Feasibility Report
e. City reviews Draft Report
f. Prepare Final Feasibility Report
g. City makes goIno go decision (Council)
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2. Preaare RFP Plckaae
a. Prepare RFP and Draft Agreement
b. Council approves RFP package
c. Vendors submil proposals
3. Evaluate Submissions
a. Evaluate proposals
b. Document resul1s
c. Interview proposersllinalize evaluation
d. Council selects vendor(s)
4. Neaotiate Aareement
a. Negotiations
b. Present Agreement to Council
c. Execute Agreement
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30 days 1.5 months
30 days 2 months
15 days 2.5 months
7 days 2.75 months
7 days 3 months
15 days 3.5 months
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7 days 4.75 months
30 days 5.75 months
15 days 625 months
7 days 6.5 months
7days 6.75months
7 days 7 months
15 days 7.5 months
7 days 7.75 months
7 days 8 months
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1. Assess Feaslbllity and Establish Design Parameten
A. Conduct kick-olt meeting & prepare Project Plan I 8 4 0 2 5 20
8 Gather regional facility data 0 4 16 0 4 0 24
C 0._ City facility requirements 0 12 12 0 0 64 88
o Evaluate cost of alternatives 0 12 32 0 0 24 68
E Evaluate non~finandal issues 0 10 12 0 0 8 30
F Document findings and prepare report 3 18 30 0 24 16 91
G Review draft with City staff 0 4 4 0 0 4 12
H Prep... finallOpOl"' 0 6 8 0 8 2 24
I Prepare CoW\d1 presentation & present results Q 1ll Q Q i :; 1!
Task 1 Houn 4 84 118 0 42 128 376
2.. Develop RFP Package
A. prepare draft RFP 4 10 4 32 16 32 98
B. Prep... draft Agreemen' 4 10 0 36 8 12 70
C. Complete RFP package and present to Council Q 1ll Q 8 8 II :Ill
Task 2 Houn 8 30 4 76 32 56 206
Phue [ Houn 12 114 122 76 74 184 582
Averap Hourly Rate
Phue I Fees S 16,560 S 66,ll20
Phaae ( Eape.... S 940 S 3,480
Total Phase 1 FHl6: Expenses S 17 .soo S 69.soo
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3. Evaluate Submitted. Proposals
A. Develop evaluation process 1 2 0 0 1 2 6
B. Review and evaluate proposals 2 12 0 36 0 24 74
C. Document findings 2 12 0 21 16 12 63
D. Review findings with evaluation tearn 0 4 0 0 0 4 8
E. Intemew P'oposers 0 8 0 0 0 8 16
F. Finalize evaluation 0 4 0 8 4 4 20
G. Meet with City to select vendor(s) for Q i Q Q Q i 8
negotiations
Task 3 Houn 5 46 0 65 21 58 195
4. Negotiate Final Agreement 6: Prepare Final Report
A. Provide negotiation support 8 12 0 10 30
B. Prepare Co\mril report 0 8 4 2 14
C. Present to Council Q 6 Q 6 U
Tuk" Houn 8 26 0 0 4 18 56
Estimated Phase JJ Roun 13 72 0 65 25 76 251
Estimated Phae n Fen S 6.840 S 30,460
Eatimated PhMe II Expeaeee S 400 S 1.540
&tillUlted Phase II Fen ac Expentel S 7.240 S 32,000
TOTAL HOURS 25 186 122 141 99 280 833
Hourly Rates S 200 S 180 S 125 S 125 S 55 S 90
TOTAL FEES S 5.000 S 29,760 S 15,250 S 17,625 S 5,445 S 23,400 S 96,480
EXPENSES S 1,340 S 5,ll2O
ESTIMATED TOTAL FEES .. EXPENSES S 24,740 S 100.soo
Avera Houri R.ate S 116
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Newport Beach, Californi<l 926&'.2311
Telerhone; 7141251-8628
Fax; 714/251-9741
Fremont
Newport Beach
September 19, 1996
Mr. Lynn Merrill
Recycling Coordinator
Public Services Department, Fourth Floor
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, California 92418
COST PROPOSAL
Enclosed please find our detailed workplan containing the estimated hours and fees
to develop an RFP for a MRF and transfer station.
Our proposed cost to perform Task 1 (Feasibility Study) and Task 2 (RFP Package) is a
fixed price of $69,500, based on the scope of work described in Section 3 of our
proposal.
We understand that Tasks 3 and 4 will be performed on a time and materials basis.
Based on our current understanding of the scope of work and certain assumptions
about the evaluation and negotiation process, we estimate the cost to perform Tasks
3 and 4 is $29,500, although this could vary depending on the length of the
procurement process or the complexity of the negotiations.
A summary of the estimated engagement cost is provided below:
Fees & Expenses Total
TASK HOURS HF&H Aurora Cost
Phase I
1. Feasibility Study 376 $33,326 $12,174 $45,500
2. RFP Package 2Q2 18.674 5.326 24.000
Subtotal Phase II 582 $52,000 $17,500 $69,500
Phase II
3. Evaluation 195 $18,480 $5,520 $24,000
4. Negotiation Support -52 6.280 1.720 8.000
Subtotal Phase II ill 524.760 57.240 532.000
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TOTAL 833 $76,760 $24,740 $101,500
· Estimated. Work to be performed on a time and materials basis.
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Mr. Lynn Merrill
September 19, 1996
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We have assumed in estimating the cost of Task 3 that the City will photocopy and
distribute the RFP's, conduct the proposers' conference, and respond to questions
from the proposers, although we would be pleased to perform such tasks if
requested. We have assumed in estimating the cost of Task 4 that the successful
proposer does not identify significant exceptions to the draft Agreement, and that
the negotiations are resolved in two sessions. We have also assumed that the City
Attorney will make the changes to the draft Agreement during Task 4, although we
would be pleased to perform this service if requested.
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We look forward to discussing this proposal with you. If you have any questions,
please call me at 714/251-8628.
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Laith B. Ezzet, CMC
Vice President
Enclosure - Workplan
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TASK
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1. Aueu FeasibUlty ud EltabU.h Deeign PaRmelen
A. Conduct Idck-off.....ling I< prepare Project Plan I 8 4 0 2 5 2ll
B Gather I<gional focility cia.. 0 4 16 0 4 0 24
C Oe_Otyfodllty~1> 0 12 U 0 0 64 18
D Evaluate cost of alternatives 0 12 32 0 0 24 61
E Evofuo'..,o".flNndal iJs.... 0 10 12 0 0 8 30
F Docwnenl lin<tinp and prepare report 3 18 30 0 24 16 91
G RniewdroltwlthOty.toIf 0 4 4 0 0 4 U
H PftpoIe lIrW report 0 6 8 0 8 2 24
I PftpoIeCoundlpresentolionl<presmt...w1> Q 1Il Q Q i 5 12
Tuk 1 Hoan 4 84 118 0 42 US 376
2. Dnel.p RFP Pocbp
A. PftpoIedrollRFP 4 10 4 32 16 32 t8
B. PftpoIedrollApemenI 4 10 0 36 8 12 70
C. C"""'.... RFP pockop and present '" Council Q 1Il Q a a 11 a
T..k 2 Houn 8 30 4 76 32 56 206
Phue 1 Houn U 114 U2 76 74 184 582
Anrap Hourly R.lh!
PbMeI F... S 16,560 S 66,O2ll
PbMeI Expo.... S MO S 3.A80
T.... ",-1_. ExpenM< S 17,500 S 69,500
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3. E.alaale Submitted Propouls
A. Dnelopevoluo__ I 2 0 0 I 2 6
B. Review and evoIuo.. propoooIs 2 U 0 36 0 24 74
C. Docwnent findinp 2 U 0 21 16 U 63
D. Reviewftndlnpwlth.Yllluo_...... 0 4 0 0 0 4 8
E. 1nta'Yiew ..........-us 0 8 0 0 0 8 16
F. Pi:nalize evaluation 0 4 0 8 4 4 2ll
G. Meet with Oty '" select _or(.) for Q i Q Q Q i a
negotiatioos
Tuk 3 Hoan 5 46 0 65 21 88 195
4. N"I"'i* FIIlal A_a.. Plop... Flnol Report
A. I'!Ovide negotiation support 8 U 0 10 30
B. PftpoIeCoundl report 0 8 4 2 14
C. Preoon' to CoundI Q 6 6 11
Tuk 4 Hoan 8 26 0 0 4 18 56
1!oIi....... PbMeIl!loan 15 '" 0 65 25 76 251
Eotimoled PbMeIl_ S 6,140 S 3O.A60
EotimotedPbMeIlExpenM< S 400 S 1,s.1O
&liDulled"'- n F.... ExpenM< S 7,240 S 32,000
TOTAL HOUKS 25 186 U2 141 " 260 833
Hourly R.I_ S 2llO S 160 S 125 S 125 S 55 S 90
TOTAL FEES S 5.000 S 29,'760 S 15,250 S 17,625 S 5.A45 S 23,400 S 96.A80
EXPENSES S 1,360 S 5,ll2O
ESTIMATED TOTAL FEES. EXPENSES S 24.740 S 101,500
A Hoarl Rate 5 116
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