Solid Waste Fee Study

The City of Encinitas is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive franchise (solid‑waste fee) study for its Waste Reduction & Recycling Program. The consultant will identify all eligible municipal costs, develop a cost‑allocation methodology, and produce fee recommendations supported by legal and financial analysis. The work includes data collection, stakeholder interviews, legal review, fee calculations, scenario modeling, and delivery of draft and final reports plus Council presentation materials. • Develop a defensible cost‑of‑service model covering administration, enforcement, facilities, capital, O&M, outreach, and compliance costs. • Perform legal analysis of statutes and case law to justify cost inclusions/exclusions. • Produce draft and final reports, an executive summary, and Council‑ready presentation slides, with one round of City comments incorporated. • Optional extra tasks (to be priced separately) such as multi‑year forecasts and fee‑audit recommendations.