TO: Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Chris Celsi, Executive Director
REPORT BY: Chris Celsi, Executive Director
SUBJECT: First Amendment - R3 Consulting Group - Implementation of NVWMA Website

RECOMMENDATION
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Staff is requesting approval and authorization for the Chair to sign the first Amendment for Agreement 2024-03 with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. for an additional $20,000, with an adjusted total contract amount not to exceed $130,000. This increase will be for assistance to create a new website for the Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority (NVWMA) is requesting consideration of a contract extension. Previously, staff hired R3 Consulting Group, Inc. to aid the Authority in reviewing scope of services, contract negotiations with Northern Recycling Operations and Waste Services (NROWS) and conduct rates and services survey to determine appropriate gate fees at Devlin Road Transfer Station. R3 Consulting Group is very familiar with solid waste practices in the NVWMA service area. They are well-qualified to implement a new website for NVWMA. Staff feels a website dedicated to NVWMA and its purpose will allow users of the website pertinent information about overall services the Authority provides.
The request is to increase the appropriations for FY 2025-26 by $20,000 to cover the costs to implement a new website for the Napa Vallejo Waste Management Authority.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
Where is it budgeted? |
Operating Expenses - Devlin Road Transfer Station |
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
Discretionary Justification: |
R3 Consulting Group has the expertise staff needed to create a new website for NVWMA. |
Consequences if not approved: |
NVWMA may not be able to provide customers and potential customers information of NVWMA services. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.