Consulting Services for Commercial Solid Waste Program Redesign and RFP Development

Consulting Services for Commercial Solid Waste Program Redesign and RFP DevelopmentESD12026Closing Date: 04/20/2026 04:00:00 PM PTDetail:The City is seeking a firm (“Consultant”) to provide consulting services in relation to the City’s commercial solid waste and recycling collection and processing program (“Program”) to support a Program redesign and assist in the development of a future Request for Proposal (“RFP”) to procure solid waste collections service provider(s) (“Service Provider”) that will provide the redesigned Program’s requested/required services. The Consultant will support the planning and development of a future RFP to procure Service Provider(s) into fifteen (15) year franchise agreement(s) by July 1, 2032. The City plans to issue the Program RFP in January 2028, and award new agreements by June 2029 or sooner to provide the new Service Provider(s) with a ramp up period before service start on July 1, 2032.The Consultant will work with City staff to complete key milestones including:• assisting with Program redesign,• incorporating Consultant recommended Program improvements and City staff’s desired Program changes into the RFP,• supporting City staff answer bidders’ questions during the RFP process,• participating in proposal evaluation,• providing support with final Program agreement negotiations with awarded Service Provider(s),• preparing City Council meeting briefing documents, and• proposing municipal code updatesThe Consultant shall have relevant technical capabilities, experience and qualifications, and an approach that demonstrates their ability to provide the required services.