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Recommendation to Provide an Update on Two-Step Procurement Process for Alameda's Integrated Waste Franchise;
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Franchise Agreement between the City of Alameda and Alameda County Industries (ACI) Providing to the City a Maximum 18 Month Extension Option, as Needed; and
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Service Provider Agreement with Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson Consultants, LLC (HF&H) for Solid Waste Agreement and Procurement Consulting, in an Amount Not to Exceed $74,025, with the Option of Three One-Year Extensions, for a Total Five-Year Compensation Not to Exceed $403,200. (Public Works 274)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda's (City) Integrated Waste Franchise Agreement (Agreement) terminates in October 2022. In February, City Council approved a two-step procurement process in which sole source negotiations are initiated with the current franchisee, Alameda County Industries (ACI). If those negotiations are not successful, staff would initiate a competitive procurement in September 2020. At this time, staff is updating City Council on the sole source negotiations, and recommending delegation of authority to the City Manager to execute a short term extension of the Agreement to allow for additional time to complete the sole source negotiation process. Additionally, staff is recommending amending the existing professional services agreement with Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson Consultants LLC (HF&H) for continued solid waste agreement support, including support for procurement and negotiation of a new Agreement.
BACKGROUND
The City's existing Agreement with ACI began in 2002 and expires in October 2022. The Agreement provides for the collection, transportation and processing of the City's municipal solid waste, recycling, and organics. ACI is responsible for managing and paying all costs and fees associated wi...
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