Kessler Consulting

North Miami Beach, Florida
Response to RFP # 2012-20, Solid Waste and Recycling Services Assessment
Section D, Capability Statement
Recyclables Processing Contract Renegotiation and Procurement
Period of Work: June 2007 – October 2009
Key Personnel: Robin Mitchell, Shane Barrett
KCI initially assisted the county in negotiating an extension to its
existing processing contract. When an agreement could not be
reached between the county and the contractor, KCI assisted with a
competitive procurement process. Project activities included
conducting a comparison of processing revenue received in Sarasota
County with that received in other Florida jurisdictions, evaluating
current market indices, preparing technical specifications for the RFP, assisting with the preproposal
conference and proposal review, and providing technical assistance during
negotiations.
Comprehensive Commercial Waste Reduction Strategy
Period of Work: November 2003 – March 2005
Key Personnel: Miriam Zimms, Shane Barrett
KCI developed a comprehensive strategy and action plan to increase commercial waste
reduction. The project first entailed benchmarking existing commercial recycling through a
business survey, service provider questionnaire and meeting, review of county data, and
development of a methodology for visually auditing commercial loads delivered to the landfill.
KCI then developed a final strategy that provides a prioritized action plan with short-term and
long-term recommendations.
Residential and Commercial Collection Procurement
Period of Work: October 2003 – December 2004
Key Personnel: Mitch Kessler, Robin Mitchell, Shane Barrett
KCI assisted with the procurement of collection services for solid waste, recyclables, and yard
trash. Residential collection also included bulk waste, used oil and oil filters, tires, electronics,
and white goods. Project activities included reviewing the previous procurement process and
documents, and assisting county staff and management with clearly defining their goals and
objectives, selecting a procurement process and developing an invitation to bid (ITB) to best
achieve the county’s objectives, providing assistance throughout the bid process, including
participating in the pre-bid meeting, responding to vendor questions, preparing ITB addenda,
reviewing bidder qualifications, and compiling bid results.
KCI Proposals 2012\North Miami Beach\D Capability Statement D-15