SR-07-22-1980-6RSanta I ica, California, July 15, 1980
To: Mayor and City Council JUL 2 2 1980
From: City Staff
Subject: Selection of Consultant to Perform a Comprehensive Recycling
Feasibility Study
Introduction
This report describes consultant qualifications to conduct a comprehensive
Recycling Study and recommends RVA (Raymond Vail & Associates) be chosen to
perform the work.
Background
In May, 1980, the State Solid Waste Management Board awarded a $34,700 grant
to Santa Monica to develop a comprehensive recycling program. A Request for
Proposal was sent to prospective firms and two proposals were received June 16,
one from RVA and one from Brown & Caldwell /Pacific Environment Services, Inc.,
jointly. The following strong points and drawbacks of each proposal were con-
sidered:
Brown & Caldwell/ - Incorporated strong community participation
PES, Inc.
Cost: $36,260 - Showed knowledge of other systems
- Presented more options on equipment use
- Cost of proposal is more than grant award
- Brown & Caldwell background is oriented toward
technical systems rather than recycling programs.
Raymond Vail & Assoc. - Proposal is concise and to the point
Cost: $29,600
- RVA demonstrates an understanding of Santa
Monica's needs and has direct experience with
other California recycling programs.
- Cost of proposal is within the grant award
- Did not incorporate strong community
participation
To: Mayor and City Council -2-
July 15, 1980
A consensus was reached by Staff in favor of the RVA proposal based upon the
past work of RVA and the firm's understanding of Santa Monica's needs. How-
ever, lack of community involvement was a concern. Staff subsequently contacted
RVA and requested that aspect of its proposal be expanded. The expanded pro-
posal now incorporates a Citizen Advisory Committee as well as investigation
into the suitability of using existing refuse equipment for recycling service.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
attached agreement with RVA for $29,600 to perform a Comprehensive Recycling
Feasibility Study which will result in an implementation plan for Santa Monica
recycling program.
Prepared by
Doug McAteer
Karen Rathbun
Attachment: Agreement
Reference:
Contract No. 3531
(CCS)