Kessler Consulting

North Miami Beach, Florida
Response to RFP # 2012-20, Solid Waste and Recycling Services Assessment
Section D, Capability Statement
recycling practices. This evaluation included a review of user fee rates to identify opportunities
for residential recycling incentives, a development of a multi-family recycling program and
implementation strategy and an assessment and improvement recommendations of current
education and outreach practices.
Oakland Park, Florida
Contact: Kenneth Resor, Assistant Public Works Director, (954) 630-4458
Solid Waste Disposal Assistance
Period of Work: February 2009 – May 2010
Key Personnel: Mitch Kessler, Don Ross
The city entered into an inter-local agreement with Broward County, which expired in 2011, to
participate in a Resource Recovery System (RRS) for solid waste disposal and recyclables
processing services. KCI analyzed the services and benefits the city receives from the RRS and
the costs associated with these services, as well as evaluated options available to the city in lieu
of renewing the inter-local agreement. KCI also assisted the city with a preliminary feasibility
study estimating the cost to the city for construction and operation of a solid waste transfer
station and analyzed the use of rail or truck transportation. The primary objective of this project
was to assist the city in making solid waste decisions that are in the best long-term interest of
the city and its citizens.
Recycling Analysis
Period of Work: October 2007 – January 2008
Key Personnel: Robin Mitchell
KCI conducted a preliminary analysis of Oakland Park’s recycling program and provided options
for increasing participation and optimizing operational efficiencies. The analysis included both
residential and commercial recycling. The final report offered short-term and long-term
recommendations to improve recycling programs and expand recycling.
Sarasota County, Florida,
Contact: Gary Bennett, Solid Waste General Manager, (941) 861-6102
Collection Contract Assistance
Period of Work: November 2009 – April 2010
Key Personnel: Robin Mitchell, Don Ross, Shane Barrett
KCI conducted a comparative analysis of the county’s collection rates with those in other
Florida jurisdictions. Special focus was given to procurements or negotiations completed within
the last five years, and the resulting change in rates. KCI also drafted an RFP and updated the
collection contract to be utilized if the county decided to conduct a competitive procurement
rather than renegotiate with its existing franchisee.
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