Kessler Consulting
Kessler Consulting
Kessler Consulting
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North Miami Beach, Florida<br />
Response to RFP # 2012-20, Solid Waste and Recycling Services Assessment<br />
Section D, Capability Statement<br />
characteristics as Ft. Lauderdale and identified the solid waste service levels being provided, the<br />
associated sources of funding, and the rate and fee structure. This information will be used to<br />
assist the city’s rate consultant with upcoming rate analysis work.<br />
Evaluation of Resource Recovery System Benefits and Options<br />
Period of Work: July 2008 – August 2009<br />
Key Personnel: Mitch <strong>Kessler</strong>, Don Ross<br />
The city entered into an inter-local agreement with Broward County, which expires in 2013, to<br />
participate in a Resource Recovery System (RRS) for solid waste disposal and recyclables<br />
processing services. KCI assisted with analyzing the services and benefits the city receives from<br />
the RRS and the costs associated with these services, as well as evaluating options available to<br />
the city in lieu of entering into a new inter-local agreement. A final report was presented to city<br />
staff outlining long-term disposal recommendations. KCI also assisted the city with reviewing<br />
and analyzing recent inter-local and disposal service agreements proposed by the RRS and<br />
Wheelabrator Technologies that would potentially change the system. Proposed system<br />
changes included the creation of an independent district, governance and board compilation,<br />
core system services, and service fees. The objective was to advise the city in making solid<br />
waste decisions that are in the best long-term interest of the city and its citizens. Savings as a<br />
result of this work were expected to save the city nearly $2 million annually.<br />
Recycling in Recreational Areas<br />
Period of Work: May 2008 – June 2010<br />
Key Personnel: Robin Mitchell, Shane Barrett<br />
KCI assisted the city with a state-funded project to establish recycling along public beaches, in<br />
parks and marinas, and in beachside businesses. In addition to preparing a grant proposal, KCI<br />
prepared the beach recycling program plan, assisted with development of signage and outreach<br />
materials, conducted a waste and recyclables composition study to evaluate recovery rates,<br />
conducted a beachgoer survey to evaluate public response to the program, and prepared all<br />
project reports.<br />
RFPs for Disaster Debris Management and Disaster Debris Monitoring<br />
Period of Work: May 2006 – March 2007<br />
Key Personnel: Mitch <strong>Kessler</strong>, Robin Mitchell<br />
KCI assisted the city in developing RFPs for both disaster debris management and monitoring.<br />
Project activities included working with city staff to identify priority issues related to these<br />
RFPs, communicating with FEMA personnel for clarification on reimbursement requirements,<br />
preparing the technical specifications for both RFPs, and identifying potential vendors. Vendors<br />
were selected for both services and contracts awarded.<br />
Rate Analysis<br />
Period of Work: April 2006 – August 2006<br />
Key Personnel: Robin Mitchell<br />
KCI Proposals 2012\North Miami Beach\D Capability Statement D-12