TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with SCS Engineers, Inc., to prepare and evaluate a request for proposal (RFP) for solid waste services for the City of Killeen.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
CONSIDER A MEMORANDUM/RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCS ENGINEERS, INC., TO PREPARE AN RFP FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF KILLEEN.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Public Works - Solid Waste Division
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In August 2016, during budget discussions, the concept was introduced to consider the outsourcing of solid waste services. In December 2016, a Request for Qualifications was issued for professional services associated with the preparation and evaluation of an RFP for solid waste services. Three responses were received, and SCS Engineers, Inc. was deemed by the City's Solid Waste Committee the most qualified firm. On February 27, 2017, the City's Solid Waste Committee recommended that the professional service agreement with SCS in the amount of $89,900 be brought before council for approval.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
This agreement provides the scope and fees necessary to gather the pertinent information from City Staff and City Council to develop an RFP, prepare a baseline cost for City services in accordance with the RFP, evaluate the proposals received in accordance with the RFP, and provide a recommendation to City Council for action regarding the RFP.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total fiscal impact associated with this agreement is $89,900. Funding in that amount will be available in the Public Works - Solid Waste Consulting Services account number 540-3430-431.47-01 following approval of the corresponding budget amendment that will create an available balance of $89,900.
RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends that t...
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