City Council

5. AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO R3 CONSULTING GROUP, INC. The City has an exclusive agreement with CR&R, Inc. for all residential and commercial waste collection services, including recycling and organic material collection services. The current agreement with CR&R, Inc. expires on March 31, 2028. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a Consultant Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., to assist in the development of a Request for Proposals to solicit new solid waste service proposals and negotiate a new solid waste agreement before the expiration of the current agreement. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; 2. Appropriate $329,290 from the Solid Waste Fund; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to the agreement of up to ten percent (10%) of the negotiated fee, to address any unforeseen change in the scope of work that is determined necessary. Fiscal Impact: The proposed Consultant Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group includes a not-to-exceed total compensation amount of $329,290, unless the City Manager amends the agreement in accordance with Recommendation 3 above. This action will approve the agreement and appropriate $329,290 from the Solid Waste Fund for the total cost of these services. Consistent with the 2018 agreement, the City will be fully reimbursed for these costs upon award of the new solid waste agreement.