Title
Compost Facility and Temporary Mulching Area Operator/Manager - RFP 16-SWD-012 - Amendment (Ordinance S-50217)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to Agreement 144543 with WeCare Denali, LLC to allow an agreement extension for the operation and management of the 27th Avenue Compost Facility. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed. Request to continue using Ordinance S-42973.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department Solid Waste Diversion and Disposal Division began operations of the 27th Avenue Compost Facility in April 2017 to support the City's zero waste and circular economy goals. The facility is designed to process up to 55,000 tons of inbound organics per year. The facility produces a stable and cured compost in approximately 45 to 60 days that is used for consumer landscaping, agricultural uses, and other viable uses.
Public Works issued a new Request for Proposal (RFP), as the current agreement with WeCare Denali, LLC is expiring. An agreement extension with WeCare Denali, LLC will provide ongoing management and operations of the facility to allow time to complete the RFP process and have a new contract in place.
Procurement Information
RFP 16-SWD-012 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. Four proposals were received by the Public Works Department on April 27, 2016. An evaluation panel of City staff and compost experts evaluated the proposals based on the following criteria: experience and qualifications, operational plans, business and marketing plan, and financial plan, including price and revenue share. The evaluation panel determined that three firms were within the competitive range and were invited to participate in interviews. During the final consensus meeting, the evaluation panel recommended the contract award to WeCare Denali, LLC (formerly WeCare Organics, LLC) as the highest scored, responsive, and responsible offer that is most advantageous to the City.
Contract Term
Upon approval, the agreement will be extended through Feb. 28, 2025.
Financial Impact
The value of the agreement will not exceed $16,522,198 and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved Agreement 144543 with WeCare Denali, LLC (Ordinance S-42973) on Nov. 2, 2016.
Location
3060 S. 27nd Ave.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Public Works Department.