Kessler Consulting

North Miami Beach, Florida
Response to RFP # 2012-20, Solid Waste and Recycling Services Assessment
Section D, Capability Statement
characteristics as Ft. Lauderdale and identified the solid waste service levels being provided, the
associated sources of funding, and the rate and fee structure. This information will be used to
assist the city’s rate consultant with upcoming rate analysis work.
Evaluation of Resource Recovery System Benefits and Options
Period of Work: July 2008 – August 2009
Key Personnel: Mitch Kessler, Don Ross
The city entered into an inter-local agreement with Broward County, which expires in 2013, to
participate in a Resource Recovery System (RRS) for solid waste disposal and recyclables
processing services. KCI assisted with analyzing the services and benefits the city receives from
the RRS and the costs associated with these services, as well as evaluating options available to
the city in lieu of entering into a new inter-local agreement. A final report was presented to city
staff outlining long-term disposal recommendations. KCI also assisted the city with reviewing
and analyzing recent inter-local and disposal service agreements proposed by the RRS and
Wheelabrator Technologies that would potentially change the system. Proposed system
changes included the creation of an independent district, governance and board compilation,
core system services, and service fees. The objective was to advise the city in making solid
waste decisions that are in the best long-term interest of the city and its citizens. Savings as a
result of this work were expected to save the city nearly $2 million annually.
Recycling in Recreational Areas
Period of Work: May 2008 – June 2010
Key Personnel: Robin Mitchell, Shane Barrett
KCI assisted the city with a state-funded project to establish recycling along public beaches, in
parks and marinas, and in beachside businesses. In addition to preparing a grant proposal, KCI
prepared the beach recycling program plan, assisted with development of signage and outreach
materials, conducted a waste and recyclables composition study to evaluate recovery rates,
conducted a beachgoer survey to evaluate public response to the program, and prepared all
project reports.
RFPs for Disaster Debris Management and Disaster Debris Monitoring
Period of Work: May 2006 – March 2007
Key Personnel: Mitch Kessler, Robin Mitchell
KCI assisted the city in developing RFPs for both disaster debris management and monitoring.
Project activities included working with city staff to identify priority issues related to these
RFPs, communicating with FEMA personnel for clarification on reimbursement requirements,
preparing the technical specifications for both RFPs, and identifying potential vendors. Vendors
were selected for both services and contracts awarded.
Rate Analysis
Period of Work: April 2006 – August 2006
Key Personnel: Robin Mitchell
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