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DocuSign Envelope ID:60890E67-6F1D-48BF-9BD4-7E57F52CDE30 <br /> Orange County,North Carolina <br /> RFP#5253 for Recycling Composition Study <br /> Section 2:Statement of Understanding <br /> 5. If deemed appropriate, develop information packets and truck placards for distribution to <br /> haulers in advance of the sorting event.The placards will then be distributed to selected <br /> vehicles for easy identification at the landfill. <br /> 6. Review and discuss the above items with County staff and make any necessary modifications. <br /> Deliverables: <br /> • Final Sampling and Sorting Protocol that includes a sampling and sorting schedule, methodology <br /> to be used to collect and sort all samples, and a list of defined material categories into which <br /> recyclables will be sorted. <br /> • Site Safety Plan outlining the sorting and safety practices to be followed by all sort staff. <br /> Task 3 - Conduct RCS Fieldwork <br /> KCI will mobilize its crew and sorting equipment to conduct the onsite sampling and hand-sorting of <br /> recyclables in accordance to the sampling protocol. <br /> Activities: <br /> 1. Obtain the necessary equipment and arrange for labor. KCI will provide a scale calibrated to <br /> 0.02 pounds, all other sorting equipment and tools, safety equipment, protective gear, and <br /> fluids to keep workers hydrated. <br /> 2. Provide a Field Supervisor, Sorting Supervisor, and 6 locally contracted day laborers to assist <br /> with the RCS. If Orange County is able to provide dedicated staff for the duration of the RCS,the <br /> number of day laborers will be reduced accordingly. <br /> 3. Conduct the sorting event. The sorting event will take place over a 5-day period. KCI will pull <br /> representative samples weighing at least 150 pounds from all incoming loads of single stream <br /> recyclables according to the sampling schedule. KCI anticipates sampling and sorting <br /> approximately 55 samples (an average of 5 from each program). The proposed Sampling and <br /> Sorting Schedule (Attachment A) details how these representative samples will be pulled and <br /> sorted. During the sorting event: <br /> • KCI's Field Supervisor leads daily training sessions to review proper sorting techniques <br /> and safety protocols. While we encourage our contracted day laborers to work the <br /> entire sort with us,the daily training sessions ensure that all workers understand their <br /> roles and responsibilities. <br /> • KCI's Field and Sorting Supervisors continually observe the material category bins to <br /> ensure proper sorting and record weight data on our Surface'tablet to ensure accurate <br /> data recording. The spreadsheet for each sample is immediately saved to the tablet, as <br /> well as an external thumb drive, and all data is transmitted to the KCI office each <br /> evening for data tabulation. <br /> • KCI provides sort laborers with regular breaks and with water and sports drinks to stay <br /> hydrated, as well as snacks. <br /> Note: The County or UNC is welcome to invite local press, student media, or other interested <br /> individuals to the RCS as a component of the County's or UNC's public outreach campaign. We <br /> have extensive experience successfully interacting with media staff, including television, radio, <br /> and newspaper. KCI staff can accommodate visitors to the sort site and will be happy to explain <br /> the study procedures and objectives. <br /> kessler consulting inc. <br /> Proposals 2018\Orange Co Proposal-final 6 innovative waste solutions <br />