TO: Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Chris Celsi, Executive Director
REPORT BY: Chris Celsi, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Third Amendment - R3 Consulting Group
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff is requesting approval and authorization for the Chair to sign the third Amendment for Agreement 2024-03 with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. for an additional $20,000, with an adjusted total contract amount not to exceed $180,000. This increase will be to conduct a non-disposal rate study at our Devlin Road Transfer Station (DRTS).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority (NVWMA) is requesting approval of a contract extension R3 Consulting Group, Inc. Previously, NVWMA staff hired R3 Consulting Group to aid the Authority in reviewing scope of services, contract negotiations with Northern Recycling Operations and Waste Services (NROWS) and conduct a rates and services survey to determine appropriate gate fees at Devlin Road Transfer Station. Specifically, to determine the appropriate rate to charge for MSW, clean concrete, clean dirt and private vehicle customers. R3 Consulting Group is very familiar with solid waste practices in the NVWMA service area.
The request is to increase appropriations in FY 2026-27 by $20,000 to cover costs to study and determine proper tipping fees for special items, such as tires, mattresses, appliances, boats and other "non-disposal" material at the Devlin Road Transfer Station.
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 provide NVWMA recommendations to charge appropriate DRTS gate rates.
Consequences if not approved:
NVWMA may not provide appropriate customer gate rates for other items at DRTS.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The pr...
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