Kessler Consulting

North Miami Beach, Florida
Response to RFP # 2012-20, Solid Waste and Recycling Services Assessment
Section D, Capability Statement
variable sized container system (Pay-As-You-Throw), where residents will have the choice of
containers based on the amount of waste they generate.
Sarasota, Florida
Contact: Doug Jeffcoat, Public Works Director, (941) 329-6101
Recycling Alternatives Analysis
Period of Work: July 2010 – November 2010
Key Personnel: Robin Mitchell, Miriam Zimms
KCI completed a study regarding opportunities to increase diversion of organics from disposal.
The study included an overview of current management of organics, such as biosolids; a
summary of organics processing technologies; identification of local processing facilities; and
recommendations for a phased approach to expanding organics recovery.
Service and Contractor Transition
Period of Work: June 2010 – December 2010
Key Personnel: Mitch Kessler, Robin Mitchell, Don Ross
KCI played an active role assisting the city during a service and contractor transition. In addition
to transitioning to a new service provider, the city was also converting from twice per week to
once per week solid waste collection. KCI facilitated weekly transition team meetings; tracked
and reviewed contractor deliverables, such as a mobilization plan and reporting forms;
provided feedback on the outreach plan and materials; and provided hands-on oversight during
all phases of the transition.
Strategic Plan Implementation
Period of Work: February 2009 – May 2010
Key Personnel: Mitch Kessler, Robin Mitchell, Don Ross
KCI assisted the city with implementing the key recommendations of the strategic plan
previously developed by KCI. The primary task was assisting with an RFP for contracted
collection, processing, and transfer services. Activities included developing the technical
specifications for the RFP and contract, assisting with the pre-proposal meeting and addenda,
reviewing proposals and prices, and negotiating the final contract.
Solid Waste Management Strategic Planning
Period of Work: November 2007 – July 2008
Key Personnel: Mitch Kessler, Robin Mitchell
KCI evaluated the city’s overall solid waste management system to identify opportunities to
increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Project activities included an operational analysis of
city-provided collection services, comparative analysis of contracted services and rates with
those in other Florida jurisdictions, and evaluation of recycling program improvements.
Contracted services include curbside collection of recyclables, recyclables processing, and
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