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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 4:Technical Expertise <br /> ➢ Development and Testing of Protocol to Determine Single Stream Recyclables Composition,ASTM <br /> Mitch directed a project to develop an ASTM standard methodology for conducting composition <br /> studies of single stream recyclables. He oversaw all aspects of the project, which consisted of <br /> reviewing existing composition study reports and methodologies, defining and testing all elements <br /> of the study, and preparing a draft protocol to be reviewed by ASTM. <br /> ➢ MRF Assistance,Charleston County, SC <br /> Mitch provides ongoing support to the county-owned MRF,which started with identification and <br /> implementation of recommendations to improve productivity and reduce costs. Mitch helped <br /> implement numerous improvements and modifications to the MRF equipment. Mitch also helped <br /> the county privatize the MRF operations and negotiated the contract between the two parties <br /> resulting in cost savings and material revenues. During this time, Mitch helped retrofit the facility to <br /> accept single stream materials. Currently, Mitch is assisting the county in siting and building a new <br /> state-of-the-art facility. <br /> r Strategic Solid Waste Planning, Durham, NC <br /> Mitch assisted the city with a comprehensive evaluation of Durham's existing solid waste facility and <br /> processing,transfer, and disposal contracts. Based on initial input from KCI, the city immediately <br /> tripled the revenue it receives for recyclable materials.The project resulted in a comprehensive <br /> report on the city's existing system, which included recommendations for system improvements. <br /> ➢ Residential Solid Waste Study, Carrboro, NC <br /> Mitch directed a residential solid waste study for the Town of Carrboro.The study was a <br /> comprehensive 3-phase approach to assist the town in reaching its long-term goal of zero waste. <br /> Tasks that Mitch oversaw in the study included an assessment of the current waste programs, WCS, <br /> operations study, organics collection review, and Pay-As-You-Throw review.The Board of Aldermen <br /> voted unanimously to accept it and to pursue Phase 1 recommendations. <br /> ➢ Strategic Planning and Procurement Assistance, Sarasota, FL <br /> Mitch directed a strategic planning project that evaluated the city's overall solid waste management <br /> system and contracts. The resulting plan provided clear recommendations for improving the cost- <br /> effectiveness of the system and enhancing waste diversion. KCI subsequently assisted with a <br /> competitive procurement for collection, processing, and transfer services that resulted in a nearly <br /> 30%savings for the city. <br /> Mitch has received the following industry awards: <br /> • Professional Achievement Award—Private Sector, 2012, SWANA <br /> • Distinguished Service Award, 2008, SWANA <br /> • George Kirkpatrick Lifetime Commitment Award, 2006, Recycle Florida Today <br /> • Outstanding Contribution Award, 2002, SWANA FL <br /> • Exceptional Leadership Award, 1997, Florida Organics Recyclers Association <br /> kessler consulting inc. <br /> Proposals 2018\Orange Co Proposal-final 23 innovative waste solutions <br />