2019-085-E Solid Waste - Kessler Consulting Recycling comp study

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DocuSign Envelope ID:60890E67-6F1D-48BF-9BD4-7E57F52CDE30 Orange County,North Carolina RFP#5253 for Recycling Composition Study Section 2:Statement of Understanding Project Approach and Management KCI's approach to all project work is simple—to provide our clients with customized,value-added service of the highest quality in an efficient and cost-effective manner. We approach every project with the following strategy: Address the client's needs with an unbiased, independent view toward long-term impacts. Customize our service to meet the needs and objectives of our client. Identify practical recommendations that offer cost-effective end results. Because close coordination with the County staff is essential, we will maintain regular, personal communication throughout the project to support and facilitate your priorities. We will be clear in our expectations of what information, input, authorization, etc.,we will need from the County, and the County will know exactly what our responsibilities are and what can be expected from us. KCI is known for being clear, concise, and candid with our clients. Our internal project management procedures have a proven track record that enables us to complete projects on time and within budget. All internal work assignments include clear instructions, hours for completion, and due date. Weekly project team meetings are held to discuss the status of assignments, unexpected issues or challenges, and next steps. This enables us to resolve any unforeseen issues expeditiously and ensures the project stays on track. Proposed Scope of Work Based on KCI's extensive experience with RCSs,we propose the following scope of work to meet the goals and objectives outlined in the RFP. KCI realizes that respondents can have different interpretations of the scope and level of effort requested by the County;therefore,to ensure that the County's needs and objectives are met, KCI welcomes the opportunity to modify and refine the proposed scope and budget as needed. The more homogeneous the material stream,the lower the variability between samples.Therefore, recycling composition studies tend to require fewer samples than waste composition studies to obtain reliable results. Even so,the greater the number of samples sorted for each of the 11 programs,the greater the level of accuracy of the resulting data.To stay within the County's stated budget, KCI proposes to conduct a 5-day sorting event during which up to 55 samples will be sorted,for an average of 5 samples per program. We have also proposed an alternative 6-day sorting event during which up to 66 samples would be sorted, for an average of 6 samples per program. Ideally more samples would be sorted to achieve greater accuracy for each program; however,the proposed study will provide useful data (including 90%confidence intervals) for each program and reliable data for the overall recycling stream. In developing this scope and associated pricing estimate, KCI has assumed the County will assist with or arrange for the items listed below,which can be adjusted as needed. • Provide a safe, secure location (approximately 20'x 40')for sorting activities at the County's landfill. • Provide a location near the sorting location for tipping loads of recyclables with enough room to mix and pull a sample from the load. A paved location is strongly recommended. kessler consulting inc. Proposals 2018\Orange Co Proposal-final 4 innovative waste solutions