Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 for $279,820 to the Consulting Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to Provide Technical Assistance with the Procurement Process for Solid Waste Recyclables, and Organics Services Contracting (Phase 2), and Appropriation of $279,820 from the General Fund Undesignated Balance to Account 010-17-001-5120
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Sustainability & Resiliency
* Fiscal Sustainability and Transparency
SUMMARY
The Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Green Waste Services between the City of San Leandro and Alameda County Industries is set to expire on January 31, 2025. The Consulting Services Agreement provides technical assistance to develop a procurement process for future services. The initial phase of the franchise process was completed by HF&H Consultants, LLC in conjunction with City staff and included negotiation of a short-term extension of the current franchise agreement (if needed), and the development of an integrity policy to guide stakeholders through the procurement process. The proposed amendment (Phase 2) includes development of a procurement package to solicit services from prospective contractor(s), review of proposals received, community engagement, and negotiation of agreement(s).
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants to assist the City with the procurement process for solid waste, recyclables, and organics services contracting, and to appropriate funds from the General Fund undesignated balance.
BACKGROUND
The City established the Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Green Waste Services (Franchise) with Alameda County Industries (ACI) on February 1, 2000. The Franchise had an initial term of ten years with an automatic extension of ten additional years. On July...
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