Solid Waste and Recycling Professional Services

The City of Benicia is seeking a qualified consultant to evaluate the City’s solid waste and recycling requirements and assist in the procurement process for a future Exclusive Franchise Agreement for solid waste and recycling management services. The selected vendor will play a crucial role in drafting the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) and maintaining a schedule for award by the expiration date of the current agreement. The consultant should have comprehensive knowledge of all State, County, and Local regulations regarding waste management services, franchise contract provisions, and best management practices. Some key responsibilities include: • Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Assessment and Procurement Planning • Regulatory Compliance Review • Market Analysis • Proposal Development Support • Stakeholder Engagement • Sustainability Integration • Transition Planning • Reporting and Documentation The City of Benicia has a population of approximately 26,000 and a land coverage of 13 square miles. The project aims to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing solid waste management services and to identify potential areas for improvement or optimization to meet evolving environmental standards. Some of the key evaluation criteria for the proposal include: • The ability, capacity, and skill of the Respondent to perform the Professional Services Agreement • The type of Services needed by the City in light of the nature of the project and budgetary issues • Respondents Cost / Rate Proposal • The years, number and types of projects the Respondent has previously worked on • The ability of the Respondent to effectuate the Services within the time specified, without delay • The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the Respondent • Respondent’s claims / litigation experience • Whether the Respondent has satisfactorily performed the full range of Services required by this Project on other projects The proposal should include a project organization chart, a description of responsibilities of key professional personnel, and a pricing proposal. The pricing proposal should include a not-to-exceed dollar amount for all basic services required under the PSA, reimbursable expenses, billing rates for additional services, overtime, and travel time.