File #: 2023-3222   
Type: Consent Calendar Item
Body: City Council
On agenda: 7/18/2023
Title: Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Blue Flame Crew West, LLC for the Operation and Maintenance of Alameda Doolittle Landfill in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $765,110. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 26041632)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - Agreement
Title

Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Blue Flame Crew West, LLC for the Operation and Maintenance of Alameda Doolittle Landfill in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $765,110.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 26041632)
Body

To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The City of Alameda (City) uses specialized contract services to maintain the operation and maintenance of the Doolittle Landfill methane flame and associated equipment. Staff completed a Request for Proposals (RFP) process and recommends the execution of a five-year agreement with Blue Flame Crew West, LLC for the operation and maintenance of the Doolittle Landfill in an amount not-to-exceed $765,110.

BACKGROUND

As part of the ongoing operation and maintenance of the closed Doolittle Landfill, the City is required to maintain a methane burner (flare) and gas extraction wells. The monitoring and adjustment of the gas extraction wells and flare are performed on a bi-monthly basis. In addition, a comprehensive annual inspection of all system components is required. Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) personnel inspect the site once a year, and semi-annually reports are required during the year to meet BAAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) regulations. The City requires the services of an outside organization to help the City with the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Doolittle Landfill.

DISCUSSION

On May 25, 2023, the Public Works Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Operation and Maintenance of the Alameda Doolittle Landfill. To solicit the maximum number of bids and most competitive prices, the RFP was published on the City's website and the Alameda ...

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