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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-493-E-Solid Waste-Kessler Consulting-Waste SortRevised 01/24 1 [Departmental Use Only] TITLE Kessler Waste Sort FY NORTH CAROLINA SERVICES AGREEMENT NO RFP/RFQ ORANGE COUNTY This Services Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”), made and entered into this 25th day of August, 2024, (“Effective Date”) by and between Orange County, North Carolina a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina (hereinafter, the "County") and Kessler Consulting, Inc., (hereinafter, the "Provider"). WITNESSETH: That the County and Provider, for the consideration herein named, do hereby agree as follows: 1. Services a. Scope of Work. i) This Agreement is for services to be rendered by Provider to County with respect to (insert type of project): An MSW Waste Characterization Study as set forth in Attachment 1. ii) By executing this Agreement, the Provider represents and agrees that Provider is qualified to perform and fully capable of performing and providing the services required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and timely manner. iii) Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement. iv) The services to be performed under this Agreement consist of Basic Services, as described and designated in Section 3 hereof. Compensation to the Provider for Basic Services under this Agreement shall be as set forth herein. 2. Responsibilities of the Provider a. Services to be provided. The Provider shall provide the County with all services required in Section 3 to satisfactorily complete the Project within the time limitations set forth herein and in accordance with the highest professional standards. b. Standard of Care. i) The Provider shall exercise reasonable care and diligence in performing services under this Agreement in accordance with the highest generally accepted standards of this type of Provider practice throughout the United States and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the performance of these services. Provider is solely responsible for the professional Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Revised 01/24 2 quality, accuracy and timely completion and submission of all work related to the Basic Services. ii) Provider shall be responsible for all errors or omissions of its agents, contractors, employees, or assigns in the performance of the Agreement. Provider shall correct any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies, ambiguities, mistakes or conflicts at no additional cost to the County. iii) The Provider shall not, except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, subcontract the performance of any work under this Agreement without prior written permission of the County. No permission for subcontracting shall create, between the County and the subcontractor, any contract or any other relationship. iv) Provider is an independent contractor of County. Any and all employees of the Provider engaged by the Provider in the performance of any work or services required of the Provider under this Agreement, shall be considered employees or agents of the Provider only and not of the County, and any and all claims that may or might arise under any workers compensation or other law or contract on behalf of said employees while so engaged shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the Provider. v) If activities related to the performance of this Agreement require specific licenses, certifications, or related credentials Provider represents that it or its employees, agents and subcontractors engaged in such activities possess such licenses, certifications, or credentials and that such licenses certifications, or credentials are current, active, and not in a state of suspension or revocation. vi) Should any documents, exhibits, or addenda be attached to this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall have priority in any conflict with or among the terms of such referenced documents, exhibits, or addenda. vii) Should this Agreement involve project designs, the construction or creation of which is to be bid out or fulfilled by other contractors, and bidding or negotiation with contractors produce prices which, when added to the other elements of the approved total project cost, produce a cost that is in excess of the approved total project cost, the Provider shall participate with the County in negotiation and design adjustments to the extent such are necessary to obtain prices within the approved total project cost. All activity of the Provider with respect to these matters shall constitute Basic Services and shall be performed by the Provider without additional compensation. If negotiation and design adjustments fail to bring costs within the total project cost the County may reject all bids and Provider will redesign or reduce portions of the project in an effort to reduce the bid prices to within the total project cost and rebid the project. One such redesign is included within Basic Services. If this second letting for bids does not produce bids that are within the approved total project cost initially or after negotiations with the contractor the cost is not reduced to an amount within the total project cost, the Provider is not obligated to engage in further redesign. 3. Basic Services Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Revised 01/24 3 a. Basic Services. The Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement are as follows (fully describe services to be provided): A Waste Characterization Study as set forth in Attachment 1. 4. Duration of Services a. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from August 25, 2024 to May 15, 2025. b. Scheduling of Services. i) The Provider shall schedule and perform its activities in a timely manner. ii) Should the County determine that the Provider is behind schedule, it may require the Provider to expedite and accelerate its efforts, including providing additional resources and working overtime, as necessary, to perform its services in accordance with the approved project schedule at no additional cost to the County. iii) The Commencement Date for the Provider's Basic Services shall be August 25, 2024. 5. Compensation a. Compensation for Basic Services. Compensation for Basic Services shall include all compensation due the Provider from the County for all services satisfactorily (as determined by the County) performed pursuant to this Agreement. The maximum amount payable for Basic Services shall not exceed Forty-Three Thousand Five- Hundred Dollars ($43,500.00). Payment for satisfactorily performed Basic Services shall become due and payable within thirty (30) days of Provider properly invoicing County. Payment shall be subject to provisions of Section 5(b). b. Disputes. In the event the amount stated on an invoice is disputed by the County, the County may withhold payment of all or a portion of the amount stated on an invoice until the parties resolve the dispute. Should Provider fail to perform its duties under the terms of this Agreement, County may, without fault or penalty, withhold any payment associated with the work to be performed until such time as said work is completed. c. Additional Services. County shall not be responsible for costs related to any services in addition to the Basic Services performed by Provider unless County requests such additional services in writing and such additional services are evidenced by a written amendment to this Agreement. 6. Responsibilities of the County a. Cooperation and Coordination. The County has designated (Robert Williams) to act as the County's representative with respect to the Project who shall have the authority to render decisions within guidelines established by the County Manager or the County Board of Commissioners and who shall be available during working hours as often as may be reasonably required to render decisions and to furnish information. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Revised 01/24 4 7. Insurance a. General Requirements. Provider shall obtain, at its sole expense, Commercial General Liability Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, and any additional insurance as may be required by County’s Risk Manager as such insurance requirements are described in the Orange County Risk Transfer Policy and Orange County Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements (each document is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php). If County’s Risk Manager determines additional insurance coverage is required such additional insurance shall consist of N/A (if no additional insurance required mark N/A as being not applicable). Provider shall not commence work until such insurance is in effect and certification thereof has been received by the County's Risk Manager. 8. Indemnity a. Indemnity. To the extent authorized by North Carolina law the Provider agrees, without limitation, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County from all loss, liability, claims or expense, including attorney's fees, arising out of or related to the Project and arising from property damage or bodily injury including death to any person or persons caused in whole or in part by the negligence or misconduct of the Provider except to the extent same are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the County. It is the intent of this provision to require the Provider to indemnify the County to the fullest extent permitted under North Carolina law. 9. Amendments to the Agreement a. Changes in Basic Services. Changes in the Basic Services and entitlement to additional compensation or a change in duration of this Agreement shall be made by a written Amendment to this Agreement executed by the County and the Provider. The Provider shall proceed to perform the Services required by the Amendment only after receiving a fully executed Amendment from the County. 10. Termination a. Termination for Convenience of the County. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by the County and for its convenience upon seven (7) days’ prior written notice to the Provider. b. Other Termination. The Provider may terminate this Agreement based upon the County's material breach of this Agreement; provided, the County has not taken all reasonable actions to remedy the breach. The Provider shall give the County seven (7) days' prior written notice of its intent to terminate this Agreement for cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon notice to the other party that obligations pursuant to this Agreement are made impractical due to declarations of emergency by Orange County or by North Carolina due to events directly impacting Orange County. Both parties shall remain responsible for all payment and performance due up to the receipt of such notice, but shall have no further obligation or responsibility beyond that date provided the Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Revised 01/24 5 terminating party has taken all reasonable steps to complete the performance of its obligations. c. Compensation After Termination. i) In the event of termination, the Provider shall be paid that portion of the fees and expenses that it has earned to the date of termination, less any costs or expenses incurred or anticipated to be incurred by the County due to errors or omissions of the Provider. Upon request of the County, the Provider shall submit to County all relevant documentation, including but not limited to, job cost records, to support its claims for final compensation. ii) Should this Agreement be terminated, the Provider shall deliver to the County within seven (7) days, at no additional cost, all deliverables including any electronic data or files relating to the Project. d. Waiver. The payment of any sums by the County under this Agreement or the failure of the County to require compliance by the Provider with any provisions of this Agreement or the waiver by the County of any breach of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any claim for damages by the County for any breach of this Agreement or a waiver of any other required compliance with this Agreement. e. Suspension. County may suspend the Basic Services and this Agreement at any time for County’s convenience and without penalty to County upon three (3) days’ notice to Provider. Upon any suspension by County, Provider shall discontinue work on the Basic Services and shall not resume the Basic Services until notified to proceed by County. 11. Additional Provisions a. Limitation and Assignment. The County and the Provider each bind themselves, their successors, assigns and legal representatives to the terms of this Agreement. Neither the County nor the Provider shall assign or transfer its interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other. There are no third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer on any person other than the parties hereto (and their respective successors, heirs and permitted assigns), any rights, remedies, or obligations. b. Governing Law. This Agreement and the duties, responsibilities, obligations and rights of respective parties hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms that Provider and any subcontractors of Provider are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Revised 01/24 6 c. Non-Discrimination. Provider shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to all state and federal non-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy (each Orange County policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php.) Any violation of the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the definition of breach to discrimination. d. Dispute Resolution. Any and all suits or actions to enforce, interpret or seek damages with respect to any provision of, or the performance or non-performance of, this Agreement shall be brought in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina sitting in Orange County, North Carolina. It is agreed by the parties that no other court shall have jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. Binding arbitration may not be initiated by either Party, however, the Parties may agree to nonbinding mediation of any dispute prior to the bringing of such suit or action. e. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the County and the Provider and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both parties. Modifications may be evidenced by facsimile signatures. f. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held as a matter of law to be unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall be valid and binding upon the Parties. g. Ownership of Work Product. Should Provider’s performance of this Agreement generate documents, items or things that are specific to this Project such documents, items or things shall become the property of the County and may be used on any other project without additional compensation to the Provider. The use of the documents, items or things by the County or by any person or entity for an y purpose other than the Project as set forth in this Agreement shall be at the full risk of the County. h. Non-Appropriation. Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and the validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability o f public funding under the authority of its statutory mandate. In the event that public funds are unavailable or not appropriated for the performance of County’s obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to County immediately upon written notice to Provider of the unavailability or non-appropriation of public funds. It is expressly agreed that County shall not activate this non-appropriation provision for its convenience or to circumvent the requirements of this Agreement. In the event of a change in the County’s statutory authority, mandate or mandated functions, by state or federal legislative or regulatory action, which adversely affects Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Revised 01/24 7 County’s authority to continue its obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to County upon written notice to Provider of such limitation or change in County’s legal authority. i. Signatures. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent of the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. j. Notices. Any notice required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested to the following: Orange County Provider’s Name Attention:Robert Williams Kessler Consulting, Inc. P.O. Box 8181 14620 N. Nebraska Ave. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Tampa, Fl 33613 [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Revised 01/24 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, by and through their authorized agents, have hereunder set their hands and seal, all as of the day and year first above written. ORANGE COUNTY: PROVIDER: By: _________________________________ County Manager By: __________________________________ Mitch Kessler, President Printed Name and Title Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C president Revised 01/24 9 ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY ______________________________________________________________________________ Finance Information Vendor Name: Kessler Consulting Vendor Contact Person: Mitch Kessler Phone: 813- 971 – 8333 Address: 14620 N. Nebraska Ave., Bldg D City Tampa State: FL Zip: 33613 Department: Solid Waste Amount: 43,500 Purpose: Waste Sort Budget Code(s): 50352020-630000 Vendor # Vendor Status with NCSOS: Active Vendor is a BOCC consultant: Yes No Contract Details Contract Type: New Amendment (Original Contract: ) (Most Recent Amendment ) Effective Date 8-25-24 End Date May 15, 2025 Notice Date (Notice Purpose ) Award Approved by Board (Agenda Date: ); Made or Administered by Signature Authority - BOCC Express Delegation (Agenda Date: ) - Policy 9.4: Under $5,000; Service Under $90,000; Construction Under $250,000 - Budget Policy Section XV (Capital Improvement Project: ) Bidding Informal Bidding ($30k-$90k); Formal RFP ($90k+); Other (<$30k); Exception(# ) Department Affirmation This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement. This agreement is approved as to technical form and content. Services related to this agreement have alread y begun or been completed. Description of the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed: Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________ Information Technologies This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications: Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________ Inapplicable because no hardware/software purchases or related services Risk Management This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specifications, and requirements: Office of the Risk Management Officer___________________________________ Date: _________ Financial Services This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act: Office of the Chief Financial Officer ____________________________________ Date: _________ Legal Services This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency: Office of the County Attorney __________________________________________Date: ________ Clerk to the Board All Docusign contracts must be copied to the Clerk upon completion: occlerkdocs@orangecountync.gov The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts: Received for record retention: Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:________ Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C 8/22/2024 8/25/2024 8/27/2024 8/27/2024 14620 N. NEBRASKA AVE, BLDG D | TAMPA, FL | 33613 | 813.971.8333 | KESCONSULT.COM PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY ➢ Waste Characterization Study Orange County North Carolina Orange County Solid Waste 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Attn: Cheryl Young Kessler Consulting, Inc. innovative waste solutions 14620 N. Nebraska Ave, Bldg D Tampa, FL 33613 Apr. 15 2024 Attachment 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C 14620 N. NEBRASKA AVE, BLDG D | TAMPA, FL | 33613 | 813.971.8333 | KESCONSULT.COM WE WORK GREEN  KCI is proud to be a carbon neutral company  Sustainable Business Award Recipient from Earth Charter U.S.  National Small Business Champion for EPA WasteWise  Recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for outstanding recycling efforts  KCI’s Green Office Program includes: o Curbside Recycling of Metal, Glass, Plastics & Paper o Food Waste Composting o Post-Consumer Recycled Content Paper Products o Duplex Printing, Paper Reuse & Recycling o Reusable & Refillable Office Supplies o Low Flow Water Fixtures o Energy-Efficient Lighting & Equipment o Eco-Friendly Non-Toxic Cleaning Supplies o Xeriscaping  All company vehicles are hybrid/electric  KCI Employees Volunteer with sustainable organizations: o Solid Waste Association of North America o SWANA Florida o American Public Works Association o U.S. Composting Council o U.S. Green Building Council o Florida Green Building Coalition o Recycle Florida Today WE LIVE GREEN  Employees actively recycle and compost at home  Many of our employees practice environmentally preferable landscaping methods including Xeriscaping, Grass-Cycling and other water conservation techniques  Employee Conservation Efforts at Home include: o Energy Star® Rated Appliances o Energy Efficient Lighting o Low Flow Water Fixtures o Solar Panels Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal April 15, 2024 Cheryl Young Orange County Solid Waste 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Submitted via email: cyoung@orangecountync.gov Re: Waste Characterization Study Dear Ms. Young: Kessler Consulting, Inc. (KCI) is pleased to submit our proposal in response to Orange County’s (County) request to conduct a waste characterization study (WCS). As you are aware from our previous work with the County and as demonstrated in this proposal, KCI has extensive experience in conducting characterization studies for local governments in North Carolina and across the United States. KCI’s superior expertise will ensure accurate WCS results that are useful in the County’s planning and contracting efforts. Combined with our past work with the County, KCI brings a depth of knowledge and experience to address the intricacies of the County’s MSW stream. This knowledge and experience will allow KCI to tailor the WCS to address the County’s specific needs and objectives. Throughout our 36-year history, KCI has been a leader in solid waste and recycling planning, development, and implementation, including providing characterization studies that play an important role in providing results that guide planning efforts. Since our inception, KCI has worked on over 1,000 projects for more than 350 clients in 33 states and 11 countries. From the beginning, characterization studies have been a key part of our work. In fact, in just the past five years, we have successfully completed over 60 characterization studies. KCI offers the County an unparalleled blend of experience and qualifications, including the following: ➢ Unparalleled Project Team KCI’s project team has unparalleled expertise in conducting characterization studies. Most of the project team involved in this study also conducted the County's 2019 recycling composition study and 2016-2017 WCS. This continuity ensures a high degree of consistency in approach and understanding between the previous and upcoming studies. Project Principal Mitch Kessler has overseen all characterization studies conducted by our firm during the past 36 years and is adept at using study results for program planning and implementation. Project Director Bethany Jewell Gray is based in KCI’s North Carolina satellite office and has directed this same KCI Team on previous characterization studies. Project Manager and onsite Field Manager Ryan Graunke has managed the majority of KCI’s characterization studies over the past nine years, including the County’s two most recent characterization studies. His experience will ensure the successful completion of the WCS resulting in useful and reliable data. Technical Advisor Robin Mitchell has extensive experience with characterization studies, having directed or managed all KCI characterization studies during the 19 years in which she was a KCI Senior Consultant. We work seamlessly together as a team. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal ➢ Knowledge of Orange County and North Carolina Having completed the County’s 2016/2017 WCS and 2019 Recycling Characterization Study (RCS), KCI is knowledgeable of the County’s solid waste and recycling collection systems and programs, as well as those of jurisdictions within the County. We have also conducted characterization studies for many other entities in North Carolina, including Chatham County, Wake County, City of Durham, City of Greensboro, Town of Cary, Appalachian State University, Elon University, and North Carolina State University. We have also worked on numerous Material Recycling Facilities (MRF) and processing contract projects and provided support to municipalities with their recycling operations and collections programs in North Carolina. As a result, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities of the recycling environment, market conditions, and players in the state. ➢ Proven Professional Experience, Qualifications, and Leadership KCI is highly regarded for customized solid waste services that are responsive to our clients’ needs and objectives. Because of our extensive characterization study experience, The Recycling Partnership (TRP) contracted KCI to conduct numerous studies to assist in their mission of improving recycling and reducing waste. Most recently, we were contracted to conduct multi-year capture studies in communities across the nation to develop robust data on the generation and recovery rates of recyclables from single-family residences over time. Our staff members are widely respected for their leadership and in-depth knowledge of current solid waste issues. Our firm holds leadership positions within the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and developed both SWANA’s Recycling Systems Manager and Zero Waste Principles and Practices national certification courses. Our reputation as a leading solid waste consulting firm is a result of our 36- year track record of working with the solid waste, reuse, recycling, and composting community. ➢ Customized Service KCI understands that all waste is local and that our approach must be practical yet innovative to meet our clients’ objectives. For Orange County, this means ensuring the WCS is crafted to provide the data necessary for refining existing waste management programs and crafting targeted strategies for waste reduction and diversion. Our proposal highlights KCI’s proficiency in adapting our comprehensive WCS experience to meet the unique challenges and goals of each community we serve. We look forward to the opportunity to once again conduct a successful WCS for the County. We are committed to providing the highest quality and value-added professional solid waste planning services on time and within budget. Sincerely, Kessler Consulting, Inc. Mitch Kessler President mk@kesconsult.com (813) 971 – 8333 Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal Orange County, North Carolina Proposal – Waste Characterization Study TABLE OF CONTENTS PROJECT PROTOCOL & SCOPE .............................................. 1 HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN OUTLINE ........................................ 12 DESCRIPTION OF DELIVERABLES .......................................... 13 FEE ESTIMATE ..................................................................... 15 QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................. 16 TEAM MEMBERS ................................................................. 27 REFERENCES & RELATED INFORMATION ............................. 39 EXEMPTIONS ...................................................................... 54 Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 1 Project Protocol & Scope Project Understanding KCI understands that the County is currently seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive WCS on municipal solid waste (MSW) collected within the County. We are aware that the County has been developing a Solid Waste Master Plan: Road to Zero Waste and wishes to use the WCS results as a baseline as it begins to implement the plan. Therefore, the objectives of the WCS are to 1) identify and quantify potentially recoverable or divertible materials in the County’s MSW stream, 2) establish a baseline composition against which future WCSs can be compared to measure changes in the County’s waste stream over time, and 3) evaluate the effectiveness of current education, enforcement, and waste diversion efforts. KCI is extremely familiar with the solid waste operations in the County, having conducted the previous WCS in 2016/2017 and the previous RCS in 2019. The County, with a population of 150,000 residents, is part of the Research Triangle of North Carolina’s Piedmont region. The towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough are located within the County, as well as the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (UNC) and parts of the cities of Durham and Mebane. MSW is collected in the County through a combination of County collection service, municipal haulers, and various private haulers. Carrboro and Chapel Hill provide MSW collection themselves, while Hillsborough contracts with Green For Life (GFL). In the unincorporated sections of the County, curbside MSW collection is provided by private haulers, while the county owns and operates five Waste and Recycling Centers and hauls the MSW from these facilities themselves. Through a County contract with GFL, residential curbside single stream recyclables collection is provided weekly in Hillsborough, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill (urban curbside recycling) and every other week in the unincorporated areas of the County (rural curbside recycling). The County also provides some commercial recyclables collection in the County, along with private haulers. Recyclables are also collected at the five waste and recycling centers and four additional drop-off locations. UNC collects single stream recyclables in outdoor carts and walkways. KCI strongly recommends the WCS be conducted in a manner so that it can be compared to the previous WCS conducted in 2016/2017. This will measure any changes in the MSW stream over the last 7 years, either through ongoing education efforts by the County or through natural changes in the waste stream, which may have been particularly impacted with the COVID pandemic in the interim years. Since KCI conducted the previous WCS and given that the proposed Field Manager also served in that capacity for the previous study, KCI is uniquely positioned to ensure the WCS protocol is consistent with the previous study, allowing for straightforward comparison of the results. Proposed Study Protocol KCI considers our full detailed protocol to be proprietary information; therefore, a summary is provided in this proposal. KCI has based this on the protocol KCI used for the County’s 2016/2017 WCS. KCI will provide the full detailed protocol, material categories list, and health and safety plan during Task 2 of the WCS (as noted in the proposed Scope of Work provided later in this section). At that time, we will discuss and finalize with the County any recommended updates or edits to the protocol or material 1 SECTION Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 2 categories to ensure the results meet the County’s needs and are compatible with current waste management processes. One-Season Study with Option for Two-Seasons Based on the County’s desire to obtain baseline information prior to implementing its Master Plan, KCI is proposing a one-season study. This will provide useful information in a timely manner, while still allowing study results to be compared with the 2016/2017 WCS, which was a two-season study. We are aware of the County’s desire to conduct the study in the spring; however, given the fact that study planning requires 45-60 days and that many UNC students leave in mid-May, we recommend conducting the sampling and sorting event in September or October. UNC classes will have resumed but any anomalies in the waste stream due to students moving in in August will be avoided. KCI also offers the option of a two-season study, which would provide overall cost savings since we will have completed the planning and general project mobilization as part of the first seasonal event. Additionally, a two-season study would more closely align with the 2016/2017 WCS, during which seasonal differences in MSW composition were observed. If the County chooses this option, we propose the second sampling and sorting event be conducted in March or April of 2025. We would provide a draft technical memorandum within 60 days of the first sampling and sorting event so as to provide baseline data as quickly as possible, with a final report following the second event. Jurisdictions and Generator Sectors Orange County is responsible for overall solid waste management within the county. The County coordinates recycling, reuse, and waste reduction services, including contracting for single stream curbside recycling throughout the county and operating the waste and recycling centers. Therefore, as with the previous WCS, KCI recommends the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough; UNC; and the unincorporated county be included in the WCS as separate jurisdictions. This means that composition data will be analyzed separately for each, and then aggregated to provide countywide MSW composition. This is consistent with the previous WCS. Additionally, it provides more useful information for program planning purposes. Also consistent with the previous study, KCI will include three generator sectors in the WCS: single- family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial. Sort Location and Layout Per the RFP, all sampling and sorting activities will take place at the Orange County Landfill located at 1514 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. KCI requests a safe, secure location (approximately 20’ x 40’) for sorting activities and a nearby location for tipping loads of MSW with enough room to pull a sample from the load. A paved location is strongly recommended. Below is a simplified, not-to-scale diagram with the proposed layout of the sorting location. The exact configuration will depend on the specific site at the landfill and may be adjusted once KCI staff is onsite to set up. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 3 Sample Collection and Sort Location Cleanliness The sampling and sorting event will take place over five consecutive days Monday-Friday. During that time, KCI will pull and sort approximately 45-50 samples of MSW depending on the final sample schedule, similar to the previous WCS. KCI will develop a sampling schedule that is based on the collection schedule and annual tonnages of each jurisdiction and generator sector. The following table summarizes the jurisdictions and generator sectors. Jurisdictions Generator Sectors Town of Chapel Hill Single-Family Residential2 Town of Carrboro Multi-Family Residential Town of Hillsborough Commercial UNC Unincorporated County1 1Includes private haulers, County Waste and Recycling Centers, schools, and offices. 2Waste and Recycling Centers are a subset of Residential. Once the sample schedule has been finalized, KCI will randomly select route/collection vehicles from the available pool from each jurisdiction/generator sector. Once approved by the County, KCI will prepare placards for each selected truck/route and provide them to each hauler to be distributed to the respective drivers on each day of the sampling and sorting event. This will notify the drivers that they need to tip at the designated location at the County’s landfill for the WCS. If needed, KCI will request County staff assistance in coordinating with private haulers to ensure their cooperation during the WCS. After the truck’s load is tipped, KCI will direct the loader/skid steer to pull a sample weighing at least 200 pounds from a randomly selected area of the load and transfer it to a tarp to be stored until it is ready to be sorted. The sample will be transferred to KCI’s custom sort table and sorted into the material categories approved by the County. Throughout and at the end of sorting each sample, KCI staff will Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 4 monitor all bins to ensure accurate sorting. Materials not sorted correctly will be moved to the correct category and the sorting crew notified. All sorted material will be weighed, and the weights recorded on one of KCI’s field tablets. KCI’s protocol is to line all bins with clean plastic garbage bags. This allows more accurate weighing than weighing the entire bin, which can get buildup of material on the sides and bottom if not lined, skewing the tare weights. After weighing, material will then be discarded. If the County wishes to segregate any recyclable or recoverable material, KCI would be more than willing to do that provided the County provides a means of separately collecting and removing the material from the site. The County will be responsible for transporting and disposing/recycling all sorted and unsorted MSW delivered to the landfill as part of the WCS. At the end of each day, KCI will sweep/rake the area under and surrounding the tent and secure any remaining MSW. Unsorted samples will be wrapped up securely in tarps and/or stored and covered in garbage can/roll carts. KCI will remove all electronic equipment (tablets, scales, radio) from the site. If a generator is used, it will be secured to a fixed structure, such as the tent. KCI will back up all electronic data sheets to cloud storage every night during and following the event. Sort Supplies Based on KCI’s extensive experience conducting composition studies, we know what equipment and supplies are needed to successfully conduct the study. The following table lists the supplies that the County and KCI will provide. KCI will review this with the County and can modify it to meet the specific needs of the WCS. Equipment, Tools, & Miscellaneous Supplies Supplied By Total Quantity Portable toilet or other bathroom facilities Orange County 1 95-gallon rolling carts Orange County 20 Potable water supply Orange County 1 Skid steer or similar vehicle (preferably with a grapple bucket) and operator for pulling samples Orange County 1 Front-end loader or similar vehicle and operator to remove remainder of load (not pulled for sampling) for disposal Orange County 1 20’ x 20’ frame tent with sides KCI - rental 1 Hand washing station KCI - rental 1 Heavy duty scale with a 250 lb. capacity and 0.05 lb. resolution. KCI 2 Field tablets for data recording (with built in camera) KCI 2 Clipboard for paper logs KCI 1 Custom-made sort table KCI 1 Magnet KCI 1 Sawhorses for table KCI 2 Folding tables to hold supplies KCI 2 Heavy duty tarps KCI 12 Labeled sorting bins (22-gallon) KCI 50 Trash cans(35-gallon) KCI 12 Buckets (5-gallon) KCI 8 Tongs for sorting KCI 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 5 Equipment, Tools, & Miscellaneous Supplies Supplied By Total Quantity Scoop shovels KCI 2 Rake KCI 2 Broom KCI 2 Dustpan KCI 2 Bench Brush KCI 2 Litter pickers KCI 6 Plastic garbage bags KCI 4 boxes of 200 Tyvek suits, aprons, sleeves KCI 1-2 boxes of 25 of each size Nitrile inner gloves KCI 5 boxes of 200 Nitrile coated fabric outer gloves KCI 80 pairs High-visibility safety vests KCI 12 Safety glasses KCI 16 Ear plugs KCI 50 Dust masks KCI 2 boxes of 50 Hand Sanitizer KCI 2 large bottles First aid kit KCI 1 Fire extinguisher KCI 1 Eyewash KCI 2 bottles Bug spray KCI 2 cans Sunblock spray KCI 2 cans Paper towels KCI 10 rolls Pens/pencil/sharpies KCI 10 each Zip ties KCI 2 packs of 100 Scissors/wire cutters KCI 2 Duct tape KCI 2 rolls Radio KCI 1 Digital camera KCI 1 Swamp cooler (in hot weather) KCI 1 Fans KCI 4 Space heaters (in cold weather) KCI 2 Portable generator KCI 1 Extension Cord and splitters KCI 2 Cooler for drinks KCI 1 Bottled drinking water KCI 5 packs of 50 Bottled Gatorade KCI 5 packs of 32 Snacks KCI various Material Categories KCI has developed a proposed list of material categories into which all samples in the WCS will be sorted. KCI has developed this list based on its knowledge of the County’s recycling program, regional recycling markets, and current waste recovery and management practices. We have expanded some Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 6 categories and combined other categories that were used in the previous WCS in order to better enable evaluation of diversion potential. In doing so, we have ensured the resulting data can be compared to the 2016/2017 WCS as illustrated in the table below. KCI is open to discussing with the County any additional modifications to the proposed categories to ensure the WCS meets its needs and objectives. 2024 2016/2017 Corrugated Cardboard Corrugated Cardboard Waxy Cardboard Waxy Cardboard Newspaper Newspaper Glossy Magazines Glossy Magazines Mixed Recyclable Paper Mixed Recyclable Paper Phone Books Paperboard Other Books White Ledger Compostable Paper Low-Grade Paper All Other Paper Aseptic Containers Aseptic Containers PET Bottles (#1) All Plastic Bottles HDPE Bottles (#2) Other Narrow-Neck Bottles Plastic Tubs (#2, #4, #5) Dairy Plastic Containers (SPI #2, 4, and 5) Plastic Drink Cups Mixed Plastic Containers Plastic Clamshells Other Plastic Containers Bulky Rigid Plastics All Other Plastic Food Expanded Polystyrene Foam Packaging Expanded Polystyrene Foam All Other Plastics Plastic Film Plastic Film Retail Bags & Stretch Film Retail Bags & Stretch Film Tin/Steel Cans Tin/Steel Cans Aerosol Cans Aerosol Cans Other Ferrous Other Ferrous Aluminum Cans Aluminum Cans Aluminum Foil Aluminum Foil Other Non-Ferrous Other Non-Ferrous Glass Bottles and Jars Glass Bottles and Jars Other Glass Other Glass Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 7 2024 2016/2017 Food Waste Food Waste Liquids Yard Waste Yard Waste Other Organics Other Organics & Rubber Tires and Rubber Diapers Diapers Textiles/Leather Textiles/Leather Wood Pallets Wood Pallets Wood Lumber Wood Lumber Painted/Treated Wood Painted/Treated Wood Stumps/Heavy Sections Stumps/Heavy Sections Other C&D Debris Brick/Concrete/Dirt Lead Acid Batteries Lead Acid Batteries Dry Cell Batteries Dry Cell Batteries Oil Filters Oil Filters Other Hazardous Waste Other Hazardous Waste Infectious Waste Infectious Waste Reusable Waste Reusable Waste Small Appliances Electronic Goods Electronics Large Items, Not Elsewhere Categorized * Composite Materials * *In the 2016/2017 WCS, these items were sorted into categories of the material that made up the majority of the item. KCI believes it is more appropriate to categorize these separately. Sort Staffing Based on our extensive experience conducting characterization studies over the last 36 years, KCI has developed the following key roles for fieldwork staffing. Section 6 includes the specific personnel assigned these roles, as well as their resumes. • Field Manager: The Field Manager is the primary consultant responsible for all steps of the fieldwork from planning, implementation, and analyzing and reporting data. They work closely with County staff to ensure the protocol, material categories, sampling schedule, and health and safety plan meet the needs of the County and plan the logistics of the fieldwork. They also work with the County to coordinate with the hauler to ensure the selected trucks arrive for the study. Onsite, they coordinate with the load/skid steer operator to sample the load in accordance with the protocol. They are responsible for ensuring that all safety protocols are followed and train the field staff to ensure all sorting is performed correctly and safely. They are responsible for data entry and integrity and backing up data each night. Following the fieldwork, they compile and analyze all data. They draft the interim technical memorandum and final report, which is reviewed by the project director/technical advisor. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 8 • Sorting Supervisor: The Sorting Supervisor is second in command in the field. Prior to fieldwork, they meet with the Field Manager to learn the details (schedule, materials categories, logistics) of the specific WCS. In the field, they are primarily responsible for the continual monitoring of the sorting activities to ensure materials are safely and properly sorted and for answering any questions from the crew. They are also responsible for ensuring sorting is conducted in a timely manner so that all samples can be sorted during the fieldwork. They also assist the Field Manager in their tasks as needed, such as pulling samples or entering data in the tablet. • Sorting Crew: The sorting crew is comprised of approximately six temporary laborers from a local staffing firm or from the County if they are able to provide them. KCI requests that the firm sends workers that can stay for the duration of the fieldwork. They will be thoroughly trained by KCI’s Field Manager in all safety and sorting procedures. They will work around the sorting table sorting individual items out of the sample. They will be responsible for learning the materials on their side of the table. One or two staff will also load trash cans with sampled material from the tarps as needed. At the end of the sample, they will bring sorted material to the scale for weighing and recording. They will be provided drinks, snacks, and lunch to ensure optimal performance. At the end of each day, the crew will clean up the site for the following day. The Field Manager and Sorting Supervisor closely monitor their activities to ensure they follow all safety and sorting procedures. Any staff not following procedures will be reminded; if they continue to fail to comply with the procedures, they will be asked to leave the site and not return. Sort Crew Training At the start of each day, KCI’s Field Manager ensures all crew are wearing appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment and leads a safety and sorting training session. For returning crew members, this serves as a reminder of the safety and sorting procedures. For any new crew members, more in-depth training will be conducted. During the first day of fieldwork, sorting is conducted at a slower pace so that the crew is able to learn the material categories for which they are responsible. If the County wishes to conduct its own safety training for any rules specific to the landfill or convey the information to KCI, it can be incorporated into the training session. Project Schedule Provided below is a proposed project schedule, which assumes a one-season sort. The schedule can be modified based on the approved scope of work, County priorities, or to include a second sampling and sorting event if the County so chooses. Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Conduct kickoff meeting; prepare information request * Draft Study Protocol and Health and Safety Plan * Finalize Study Protocol and Health and Safety Plan * Conduct sampling and sorting event Analyze data and draft report * Finalize Report * *Project Deliverable Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 9 Data Recording and Documentation The weight (in pounds) of all materials sorted from each sample will be recorded on KCI’s field tablet using our proprietary data logs. As mentioned above, all data will be backed up to cloud storage every night. All composition data will be calculated as percentage by weight. Photographs will be taken of the sorting site, sampling and sorting activities, and anything unusual found during the sampling and sorting event. Proposed Scope of Work Based on KCI’s extensive experience with WCSs, we propose the following scope of work to meet the goals and objectives outlined in the RFP. It is also based on the protocol outlined above. 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. Task 1 – Kickoff Meeting and Information Request KCI will initiate the project, confirm the County’s objectives, and obtain relevant information to plan the WCS. Activities: 1. Participate in a kickoff meeting to confirm project objectives and identify available information needed to plan and conduct the WCS. 2. Request, review, and evaluate relevant information and data provided by County staff, including but not limited to: • Annual tonnage of MSW from all jurisdictions and generator sectors (i.e., single-family residential, multi-family residential, commercial) • Collection schedules and number of MSW routes run each day for each jurisdiction/generator sector. Deliverables: • Virtual project kickoff call • Information request Task 2 – Finalize WCS Protocol and Fieldwork Planning As requested, KCI’s preliminary proposed Study Protocol, based on information provided in the RFP and our experience with the previous WCS, is provided earlier in this section. During Task 2, KCI will work with County staff to further refine the protocol based on the information and knowledge gained in Task 1. Activities: 1. Draft the Study Protocol, including material categories, and sampling schedule. 2. Using the outline provided in Section 2 of this proposal, draft the study-specific Health and Safety Plan. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 10 3. Provide the draft Study Protocol and draft Health and Safety Plan for County staff review. 4. Finalize the Study Protocol and Health and Safety Plan based on County staff comments. 5. Communicate with County staff regarding fieldwork logistics, including final sort location, equipment needs, collection of samples, and local labor. 6. Develop information packets and truck placards for distribution to haulers in advance of the fieldwork. The placards will then be distributed to selected vehicles for easy identification at the landfill. Deliverables: • Up to three fieldwork coordination calls. • Draft and Final Study Protocol that includes a sampling and sorting schedule, methodology to be used to collect and sort all samples, and a list of defined material categories into which MSW will be sorted. • Draft and Final Health and Safety Plan outlining the sorting and safety practices to be followed by all fieldwork staff. Task 3 – Conduct Sampling and Sorting Event Following County approval of the Study Protocol, KCI will mobilize its crew and sorting equipment to conduct the onsite sampling and hand-sorting of MSW in accordance with the approved Study Protocol and Health and Safety Plan. Activities: 1. Obtain the necessary supplies and equipment as outlined in the Study Protocol. 2. Mobilize KCI’s field crew and sorting equipment. 3. Provide a Field Manager, Sorting Supervisor, and six local day laborers to assist with the sorting event. If the County is able to provide dedicated staff for the duration of the sorting event, the number of day laborers will be reduced accordingly. 4. Conduct the sampling and sorting event. The sorting event will take place Monday through Friday over a one-week period. Depending on the final sampling schedule developed in Task 1, KCI will pull and sort approximately 45-50 samples of MSW weighing at least 200 pounds. KCI will follow the sampling schedule detailed and approved in the Sampling and Sorting Protocol. a. KCI’s Field Manager leads daily training sessions to review proper sorting techniques and safety protocols. While we encourage our day laborers to work the entire sort with us, the daily training sessions ensure that all workers understand their roles and responsibilities if the day laborers change. b. KCI’s Field Manager and Sorting Supervisor continually observe the material category bins to ensure proper sorting and record weight data on field tablets to ensure accurate data recording. The spreadsheet for each sample is immediately saved to the tablet, and all data is backed up to the cloud each evening for data security. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 11 Deliverables: • 5-day sampling and sorting event. Note: The County is welcome to invite local press, student media, or other interested individuals to the WCS location as a component of the County’s public outreach campaign. We have extensive experience successfully interacting with media staff, including television, radio, and newspaper. KCI staff can accommodate visitors to the site and will be happy to explain the study procedures and objectives. Task 4 – Analyze Data and Prepare Final Report KCI will analyze the WCS data from the sampling and sorting event for each generator sector, compare the data to the previous WCS, and report the results to the County. Activities: • Analyze the data from the sampling and sorting event for each jurisdiction and generator sector. Calculate the overall MSW composition by weighting the results for each jurisdiction and generator sector by that program’s contribution to the total annual tons of MSW collected. KCI will calculate the 90 percent confidence interval for each material category in the compositions. • Prepare a Draft Report summarizing the methodology, results, and conclusions of the WCS, including the composition for each jurisdiction and generator sector, an aggregate countywide composition, and comparison to the 2016/2017 WCS. • Prepare a Final Report based on feedback from County staff. Deliverables: • Draft and Final Report. This section was intentionally left blank. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 12 Health & Safety Plan Outline Safety of everyone involved in the fieldwork is KCI’s number one priority and responsibility during a WCS. KCI’s field staff are trained in the safety protocols and precautions for conducting this type of work. KCI’s Field Manager leads daily training sessions and continuously monitors compliance with all safety policies. In our 36 years of conducting characterization studies, KCI has never had a reportable incident. KCI considers our Health and Safety Plan to be proprietary information; however, provided below is an outline of our plan. A plan tailored to your specific location, study personnel, and equipment used will be developed during Task 2 of the project. Section 1 Potential Sorting Hazards – Summary of most frequently encountered hazards and procedures for handling. Section 2 Safe Sorting Procedures – Procedures and safety guidelines for minimizing the risks associated with characterization studies. 2.1 Universal Precautions – General precautions such as wearing personal protective equipment; avoiding skin contact with or inhaling of waste; and location of first aid kit, hand sanitizer, and fire extinguisher. 2.2 Engineering and Work Practice Controls – Practices to be followed in the field to avoid injury. 2.3 Personal Protective Equipment – Required personal protective equipment. 2.4 Proper Housekeeping and Handling of Waste – Precautions to avoid specific risks and procedures if such risks occur. 2.4.1 Inhalation, Ingestion, or Direct Skin Contact with Hazardous Substances 2.4.2 Puncture Wounds from Contaminated Items 2.4.3 Injuries Involving Moving Vehicles 2.4.4 Sprains and Strains 2.4.5 Heat Stress 2.4.6 Cold Weather 2.4.7 Noise 2.4.8 Slips, Trips and Falls 2.4.9 Fires Section 3 Back Safety – Procedures to avoid back issues. Section 4 Emergency Plan – Coordination with facility’s onsite emergency plan. Section 5 Smoking, Drinking, Eating Policy – Where such activities are allowed and procedures prior to being allowed. Section 6 Daily Training – Summary of daily training activities. Section 7 COVID-19 Protocol – Steps to be taken to minimize transmission of COVID-19. Section 8 Contact List – Contact names and number for key County personnel, KCI personnel, and any contractors, such as labor company or equipment rental company, associated with the WCS. 2 SECTION Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 13 Description of Deliverables KCI will provide all deliverables in a timely manner according to the final scope of work approved by the County. Provided below is a description of all deliverables and anticipated delivery dates based on the proposed project schedule provided in Section 1. Deliverable Anticipated Delivery Dates Virtual Project Kickoff Meeting with County staff June 2024* Information Request to County for relevant information needed to prepare a sampling schedule and protocol June 2024* Draft Study Protocol that includes sampling and sorting schedule, methodology for collecting and sorting samples, and list of defined material categories July 2024 Draft Health and Safety Plan outlining safety practices to be followed during all fieldwork July 2024 Final Study Protocol and Health and Safety Plan based on input from County staff August 2024 Up to 3 Coordination Calls with County staff to prepare for the sampling and sorting event June-August 2024 5-day Sampling and Sorting Event during which 45-50 MSW samples weighing at least 200 pounds each will be sorted into defined material categories, and resulting data recorded September or October 2024 Draft Report providing the methodology, results, and conclusions of the WCS, including MSW composition by generator sector and jurisdiction and comparison to the 2016/2017 WCS results Within 60 days following completion of fieldwork Final Report based on input from County staff 2 weeks following comments received from the County *May be sooner depending on when notice to proceed is received. 3 SECTION Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 14 As requested, below is KCI’s proposed outline for the final report. Because KCI conducted the previous WCS and the proposed WCS will be conducted similarly to the previous WCS, KCI is proposing to use the same outline as the 2016/2017 study report. Section 1 Introduction 1.1 Study Objectives 1.2 Background 1.3 Acknowledgements Section 2 Methodology 2.1 Generator Sectors and Sorting Events 2.2 Material Categories 2.3 Location, Equipment and Labor 2.4 Sampling and Sorting Procedures 2.5 Analytical Procedures Section 3 Results 3.1 Introduction to Results 3.2 Aggregate MSW 3.3 Single-Family Residential MSW 3.4 Multi-Family Residential MSW 3.5 Commercial MSW 3.6 Composition by Jurisdiction Section 4 Findings Appendix A – Material Categories Appendix B – Single-Family Residential Sample Results Appendix C – Multi-Family Residential Sample Results Appendix D – Commercial Sample Results This section was intentionally left blank. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 15 Fee Estimate KCI proposes to conduct the scope of work outlined in Section 1 of this proposal on a time-and-materials basis for an amount not to exceed $43,500. This price includes all labor, expenses, and contracted sort labor for a one-season WCS. If the County is able to provide laborers for the sorting crew, the cost would be reduced by up to $7,000, depending on the number of laborers the County provides. Labor will be invoiced at the hourly rates provided below and expenses will be invoiced at cost without mark- up. KCI has also offered an option for a two-season study. The time-and-materials fee estimate for a two- season study would not exceed $39,000. If the County were to provide laborers for the sorting crew, that cost would be reduced by up to $7,000, depending on the number of laborers provided. When contracting for consulting services, what you get is time. Based on our team’s high level of expertise, we believe KCI provides the greatest value for the funds expended. We would be happy to sit down with the County to discuss and adjust the scope and budget as necessary to meet the County’s objectives. This section was intentionally left blank. 4 SECTION Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 16 Qualifications KCI is a niche firm focusing solely on strategic solid waste management planning and implementation. Throughout our 36-year history, KCI has earned a reputation for providing high-quality, value-added services to our clients, most of which are local governments. Our areas of expertise include waste and recycling generation and characterization studies, strategic planning, system optimization, operational and financial analyses, recycling and composting program development, contract negotiations and procurements, ordinance development, regulatory compliance, and other related services. Our work encompasses everything from feasibility studies to full-scale implementation. Characterization studies, such as that being sought by the County, have been an integral part of our work since our inception. We have performed waste and recyclables characterization, generation, and capture studies that provide the information necessary for effective program planning and to maximize waste diversion programs. We have the experience and expertise to ensure the most accurate and statistically valid data, along with recommendations that are specific to our client’s needs and objectives. Why KCI? ➢ We Know the Carolinas, including Orange County KCI is very familiar with the Carolinas because of our previous work with the County, as well as our ongoing work with the clients listed below. Those clients for whom we have conducted composition studies are in bold. This work has provided us with knowledge of local infrastructure and key industry players. Our local knowledge and experience related to managing recyclables in the Carolinas will allow KCI to generate usable results from the Study. Appalachian State University, NC Carrboro, NC Cary, NC Chatham County, NC Charleston County, SC Durham, NC Elon University, NC Greensboro, NC Greenville, SC Horry County, SC Mecklenburg County, NC North Carolina State University, NC Orange County, NC Statesville, NC University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, NC Wake County, NC Wilmington, NC ➢ Sole Focus on Solid Waste Management Planning KCI is dedicated to developing solid waste management strategies that protect, conserve, sustain, and restore our environment. We are committed to developing environmentally sound and economically viable solutions for our clients that include innovative strategies and technologies. Our results-oriented service has solidified KCI’s position as a leading solid waste planning and management consulting firm in the Southeastern United States. KCI has the largest solid waste planning staff in the Southeast – no other firm has 12 staff members dedicated solely to solid waste management planning. 5 SECTION Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 17 ➢ Personalized, Results-Oriented Service Operating in this era of “big business,” with more and more critical functions outsourced, KCI stands out as a firm that remains dedicated to the idea of personalized service. We are committed to providing value-added solid waste management consulting services of the highest quality with no vested interest in a particular outcome other than the satisfaction of our clients. Our key personnel are the best and brightest in their area of specialty and together we provide the best experience and knowledge that money can buy. We pride ourselves on being results-oriented. KCI draws on our experience and expertise to consistently assist our clients in achieving practical, economically viable, and environmentally sound solutions for a host of solid waste management challenges. ➢ Leader in Innovation KCI has a history of being on the leading edge of innovation in the solid waste industry. Twenty years ago, the leading edge was single stream recycling, and KCI led the way with national seminars on this topic. Ten years ago, it was greening institutions, and KCI worked with numerous clients on sustainability issues. Today it is maximizing recovery and zero waste, and KCI developed SWANA’s National Zero Waste Principles and Practices certification course. In all these circumstances, KCI’s visions were years ahead of our competitors. Characterization studies have always been an integral part of our work, but even in this area KCI is leading the way. We are the lead consultant in developing ASTM International’s standard methodology for conducting recyclables characterization studies. Through this work, we have reviewed characterization study protocols employed throughout the United States and in other countries. We have developed a methodology that, following rigorous review, will become the recommended protocol for such studies. ➢ Unparalleled Characterization Study Experience KCI prides itself in providing useful characterization study results that meet our client’s objectives. We know how to use characterization data for contracting and program development purposes. We are known for providing actionable data on which policy and program decisions can be made. We have never had our results questioned or dismissed as unusable. KCI is uniquely qualified in conducting WCSs. KCI conducts all aspects of our characterization studies (no outsourcing!) to ensure that the results are reliable. Our extensive industry knowledge and experience ensures that study results are statistically valid and provide a reliable baseline for contracts and program planning and improvement. “KCI successfully recommended innovative approaches for system- wide changes to the County’s solid waste program that immediately increased operational efficiencies and resulted in significant cost savings to the County.” Natalie Ham County Attorney, Charleston County, SC Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 18 In addition to being the lead consultants on development of the ASTM protocol for single stream recyclables composition studies, KCI recently served on a NWRA committee that developed a white paper on an appropriate methodology for conducting RCSs. Having conducted over 190 characterization studies, KCI is a national leader not only in conducting these studies but also in utilizing the results to bring about programmatic changes. Our expertise extends across local governments, public sector buildings, hospitals, theme parks, public festivals, airports, and various private businesses, implementing solutions that are directly aligned with the strategic objectives, such as those detailed in the County's recently completed master plan. In the last five years alone, KCI has completed over 40 projects throughout the country. Each project has played a crucial role in evaluating and enhancing recycling and solid waste programs, impacting infrastructure, contractual agreements, and outreach and education efforts. Below is a list that highlights some of the depth of KCI’s experience, demonstrating our capacity to translate data into practical, impactful changes, many of which reflect similar initiatives pursued by the County. • Alachua County, FL • Augusta, GA • Carrboro, NC • Cary, NC • Charleston County, SC • Chatham County, NC • Columbus, OH • Denver, CO • Durham, NC • Elon University, NC • Emerald Coast Util. Auth., FL • Fayetteville, AR • Folsom, CA • Greensboro, NC • Hillsborough County, FL • Horry County, SC • Indian River County, FL • Lee County, FL • Manatee County, FL • Minot, ND • Monroe County, IN • Napa, CA • New Orleans, LA • NC State University, NC • Okaloosa County, FL • Olympia, WA • Orange County, NC • Pennsylvania State University, PA • Peoria, AZ • Pinellas County, FL • Sarasota, FL • Wake County, NC What Sets KCI Apart? Through our extensive compositon study experience, KCI has developed a sound but adaptable protocol that can be tailored to a wide variety of clients and study conditions. Our protocol, approach, and experience enables us to provide the following unique advantages and to ensure a successful WCS with usable results. ➢ KCI will continue to work closely with County staff to understand the WCS objectives and how the results will be used. We will then develop the most practical, cost-effective method of achieving these objectives. ➢ KCI emphasizes proper planning and ongoing communication. We will provide the County with a detailed plan and protocol for approval prior to the sorting event, which will be followed throughout Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 19 the fieldwork to ensure that WCS results achieve the desired objectives of the County. Because of our experience, KCI is often brought in to review and comment on other firms’ methodologies. ➢ KCI has conducted characterization studies for a wide variety of sectors and programs. Having conducted over 180 characterization studies, KCI has worked with nearly every type of collection system imaginable from standard front-, side-, or rear-load collection trucks to fully loaded transfer trailers to convenience centers and drop-off containers. Our sampling protocol is highly adaptable and can be used to conduct a characterization study for any collection method. ➢ KCI Field Manager is a full-time KCI employee. Unlike other firms that subcontract or use associates for the entire field crew, a full- time KCI employee always leads our studies. This means the person in the field is familiar with you and the project objectives and is available for any follow up questions and discussions. ➢ KCI’s Field Manager leads daily training sessions. While we encourage our contracted day laborers to work the entire sort with us, the daily training sessions ensure that all workers understand their responsibilities, safety protocols, and proper sorting techniques. KCI has never had a reportable safety incident. ➢ KCI takes extra precautions to ensure accurate weighing. We line all containers with a clean plastic bag prior to sorting each sample. This eliminates the potential for inaccurate weighing caused by residue from previous samples remaining on containers, which is an issue with using unlined containers or recording tare weights only at the start of the sort. ➢ KCI’s Field Manager continually observes sorted materials to ensure proper sorting and records weight data on an electronic tablet to ensure accurate data recording. The spreadsheet for each sample is immediately saved and backed-up daily to the secure cloud storage to ensure the safety of the data collected in the field. ➢ Data analysis is reviewed by at least two staff members to ensure accuracy. Data collected in the field will be analyzed by the Field Manager and then reviewed by a separate consultant. The report is then drafted by the Field Manager and reviewed by the Technical Advisor for technical accuracy. On-Point Project Descriptions The project descriptions provided below expand on the government work KCI has conducted, illustrating our extensive experience, deep knowledge, familiarity, and proven track record in characterization studies. This selection specifically highlights our engagement with clients listed in the previous sections, focusing on relevant projects undertaken, including Orange County. KCI will be happy to provide additional information regarding any of the projects listed, or any other projects in our portfolio, at the County’s request. We firmly believe that it is not what we say, but what our clients say that really matters. As such, we consider all our clients to be references and encourage the County to contact any of the individuals listed in this section. We have also included a few client reference letters later in this proposal. “Through the results of this solid waste audit, we have been given the tools we need to promote waste reduction on our campus and continue toward our zero waste commitments. We believe that their creativity and knowledge of waste auditing strategies helped lead to these successes.” Jennifer Maxwell Resource Conservation Specialist Appalachian State University Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 20 Orange County, North Carolina 2019 Recyclables Characterization Study KCI conducted a comprehensive 6-day characterization study of single stream recyclables collected within Orange County, including recyclables collected on the University of North Carolina’s Chapel Hill campus. The study included separately assessing recyclables in the eleven different generator sectors that encompass the county and UNC’s recycling programs, including residential curbside recycling, commercial recyclables, and drop-off/convenience centers. KCI planned and conducted all aspects of the study, which included coordinating with county and UNC operation staff, training and managing a sort crew of local temporary laborers, sampling and sorting 66 samples of recyclables, analyzing all data, and calculating recyclable composition for each generator sector and combined countywide composition. This study provided critical data on types of recyclables and contamination levels as the county and UNC entered into negotiations with their recyclables processors. Furthermore, the data on the types and amounts of contamination helped recycling staff target their outreach efforts to reduce contamination. 2016/2017 Waste Composition Study KCI conducted a two-season characterization study of waste generated within Orange County, NC. The study consisted of two, 5-day sorting events, one in the fall and the other in the spring. In advance of the study, KCI prepared a sampling and sorting protocol that included materials categories, site safety plan, and a sampling and sorting schedule. The WCS provided useful information regarding the types and percentages of various materials, including recyclable materials, currently being disposed to compare with previous study data and to assist in planning and developing future solid waste and resource management programs. Chatham County, North Carolina Contact: Shannon Culpepper, Recycling & Education Specialist, (919) 545-7874 Recycling Characterization Study KCI has conducted four WCSs (2014, 2017, 2021, and 2024) and two RCSs (2019, and 2023) of materials collected at the county’s 12 collection centers. All waste studies included three generator sectors: municipal solid waste collected in compactors, bulky waste collected in roll-off containers, and bulky waste collected in pre-crushers at two of the centers. The recyclables study measured all commingled recyclables collected in closed roll-off containers. Project activities included pre-planning, sorting representative samples of the municipal solid waste and recyclables, conducting a visual audit of the bulky waste, analyzing the resulting data, and preparing a final report that compared the results with baseline data and previous studies. The county used the results of the waste studies to measure the effectiveness of its ongoing waste reduction efforts and plan for future goals, while the recyclables study results were used for negotiating with its recyclables processor and for education and outreach purposes. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 21 Wake County, North Carolina Contact: John Roberson, Solid Waste Management Director, (919) 743-4772 Waste Characterization Study KCI conducted a 6-day WCS for Wake County that determined the composition of residential, commercial, and convenience center waste delivered to the county-owned transfer station and landfill for disposal. To ensure accurate representation of the county’s waste, KCI developed a detailed sampling schedule pulling 42 representative samples of waste from various haulers and municipalities based on the annual total tons disposed by the haulers/municipalities. The study also included calculating separate composition results for the Town of Cary’s residential waste and residential recyclables, as well as waste generated from North Carolina State University (NCSU). KCI was responsible for all aspects of project planning, sorting activities, and report preparation. The data was compared to the previous WCS conducted in 2011. The results of the study assisted county, Cary, and NCSU staff in evaluating their waste diversion programs and determined what types of materials to target in future diversion efforts. School Waste Characterization Study KCI conducted a 5-day WCS on waste generated from public schools in Wake County. For the study, waste was collected from select elementary, middle, and high schools across the county. A total of 40 samples were pulled from the collected waste and sorted into 40 material categories. KCI calculated generation rate and composition for elementary, middle, and high school waste and the combined districtwide waste. The results were compared to previous school WCSs conducted in the county. The study provided valuable data to the county and school staff to evaluate the recycling program in schools and assess future needs to increase waste diversion. City of Greensboro, North Carolina Contact: Chris Marriott, Deputy Director, Field Operations, (336) 373-7612 Recyclables Characterization Studies KCI has conducted three two-week recyclables composition studies for the City of Greensboro over the past three years and will be conducting two additional studies over the next two years. For each of these studies, KCI sampled more than 60 loads of residential and commercial single stream recyclables collected by the city. KCI managed a crew of temporary laborers to sort the samples into nearly 40 categories to determine the composition of recyclables and contamination in the recycling stream. The studies provide the city with essential data for its recyclables processing contract and provide insight into education needs to reduce contamination. With annual studies being conducted, the city will be able to measure the change in recyclables it collects over this time period. “(We are) very appreciative of (KCI’s) hard work and dedication to helping us be more data informed about what's in our recycling so we can better educate residents.” Tori Carle Waste Reduction Supervisor Greensboro, NC Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 22 Elon University, North Carolina Contact: Elaine Durr, Director of Sustainability, (336) 278-5229 University Recycling and Waste Audit and Waste Reduction Master Plan This project entailed two phases: (1) recyclables and waste composition audit and (2) waste reduction program analysis and master plan development. The audit evaluated recyclables and waste generated at representative campus buildings (administration, residence halls, and academic) and a football game as identified by Elon staff. The university separates waste into three streams (recyclables, compostables, and landfill) each of which was sampled and sorted into defined material categories in order to average composition, recovery rates of recyclables and compostables, and level of contamination in those streams. KCI worked closely with staff in developing the audit protocol and conducted all field work, preparing a baseline report that analyzed not only waste generation, but also the quantity of recyclable and compostable materials in the disposal stream. Analysis of this baseline data during Phase 2 allowed KCI to evaluate the performance of Elon’s waste reduction program, and integrate observations performed during an on-site operations assessment. KCI then identified comparable case studies of other academic institutions. Results of the analysis and research led to the identification of recommendations and activities. After a thorough review with university staff, selected activities were organized into a strategic roadmap, the Elon University Solid Waste Reduction Master Plan, for improving their waste management system and increasing the diversion rate of materials to meet their overarching sustainability goals. The Recycling Partnership (TRP) Contact: Asami Tanimoto, Senior Business Systems and Program Analytics Manager, (916) 642-9686 Longitudinal Capture Studies KCI has been contracted by TRP to conduct multi-year capture studies in communities across the nation. The goal of these studies is to develop robust data on the generation and recovery rates of recyclables from single-family residences across time. At each selected community, KCI conducts a one- or two- week capture study, in which residential waste and recyclables will be sampled and sorted into specific material categories. KCI will utilize either a truck-based (sampling from collection vehicles) or cart-based (sampling from curbside containers) methodology for these studies as the collection infrastructure in each community dictates. The capture study will be repeated at each community every other year to measure changes in the data over time. KCI has currently completed truck-based capture studies in Napa, CA, Olympia, WA, and Minot, ND. Recycling Intervention Audits KCI has worked with TRP on several recycling intervention audits. The purpose of these audits was to determine the impact of various intervention techniques to increase the quantity of recyclables recovered (reduced recyclables in the waste stream) and reduce contamination in the recycling stream. Audits were conducted on both single-family and multi-family (trash and recyclables) residential streams. These audits were conducted in partnership with the following jurisdictions: Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 23 ▪ Sarasota County, FL: KCI conducted all planning, field work, data analysis, and reporting. ▪ Peoria, AZ: KCI conducted all planning, field work, data analysis, and reporting. ▪ San Diego, CA: KCI coordinated all planning and data analysis. ▪ Lane County, OR: KCI conducted an independent review of data collected by the county. ▪ San Marcos, TX: KCI conducted an independent review of data collected by the city. ▪ Columbus, OH: KCI conducted all planning, field work, data analysis, and reporting. ▪ Folsom, CA: KCI is currently in the planning process. ▪ Alachua County, FL: KCI is currently in the planning process. Recycling Capture and Setout Study – New Orleans KCI was contracted by TRP to conduct a comprehensive recycling study for The Recycling Partnership in New Orleans. The study consisted of two parts: a cart-based recycling capture study and recycling setout study. For the capture study, a KCI crew collected waste and recycling from the curbside carts from 110 randomly selected households across a representative cross-section of the city. The material was then sorted to assess the generation rate and composition of each material stream and calculate the capture rate of recycles. For the participation study, another KCI crew followed a recycling collection truck on five different days for the entirety of its route and counted the number of recycling carts that were set out and collected. This data was compared to the number of households on the route and the number of households subscribed for recycling to calculate the recycling setout rate. This study provided critical data on the performance of its recycling program and considerations as it transitions to universal recycling. Route Based Capture and Intervention Study - Peoria, Arizona KCI audited materials collected from specified routes serviced by the City of Peoria, Arizona. The data is intended to provide insight into contamination rates based upon various interventions performed on individual routes. This project included a pre-intervention study and a post-intervention study to determine impacts. TRP requested KCI sort and sample films and flexible materials as a part of their national priorities. Multi-family Based Capture and Intervention Study – Columbus, Ohio and SWACO KCI audited materials collected from specified multi-family routes serviced by the City of Columbus, Ohio and processed by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). The data provided insight into contamination rates based upon various interventions performed on individual properties as well as generation of material for multi-family residential units in the City overall. This project had a pre- intervention study and a post-intervention study to determine impacts. TRP also requested KCI sort and sample films and flexible materials as a part of their national priorities. Manatee County, Florida Contact: Chris Collins, Deputy Director – Utilities, (941) 792-8811 x5275 Waste Composition Studies KCI will be conducting a two-season study of the composition of solid waste delivered to the County’s Lena Road Landfill in 2024. The first study is expected to be completed in February 2024 and the second study to be completed in August or September 2024. The studies will assess waste from three generator sectors: single-family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial. KCI is responsible for all aspects of project planning, sorting activities, and report preparation. KCI conducted a similar set of studies in 2018-2019. This WCS will also include a visual audit of site cleanup and construction and Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 24 demolition (C&D) debris delivered to the landfill, as was done in 2018-2019. Better understanding the composition of this waste stream will not only help the County evaluate the potential to divert additional materials from disposal, but also enable the County to verify that the materials received should be characterized as site cleanup or C&D debris. Indian River County, Florida Contact: Himanshu Mehta, Solid Waste District Managing Director, (772) 226-3211 Waste Composition Study As part of KCI’s assistance to Neel-Schaffer in updating the county’s solid waste master plan, KCI conducted a waste composition study of incoming waste to the county’s landfill. The five-day study included three generator sectors (single-family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial waste) and visual audits of incoming bulk waste loads. KCI was responsible for developing the sampling schedule, coordinating with haulers, developing sorting and sampling protocols, worker training, sample selection and sorting, data analysis, and report preparation. More than 40 loads of waste were sorted or visually audited during the sorting event. Study results were used to update the county’s solid waste master plan and to identify additional recycling opportunities. Lee County, Florida Contact: Tim LaMontagne, Solid Waste Department Operations Manager, (239) 533-8960 Recyclables Characterization Study KCI has conducted three RCSs for Lee County since 2018 of inbound single stream recyclables processed at the county’s MRF. Each study occurred over a 5-day period and analyzed approximately 50 samples of single stream recyclables processed at the county’s privately-operated MRF for determining the inbound composition of recyclables and contamination, which consequently was used to calculate the average market value (AMV) of the recyclables for a new contract, as well as provide information for new MRF planning and development. The results of each subsequent RCS were compared to the inbound characterization measured in prior RCSs. Additionally, the results were used to assist the county’s education and outreach programs. Waste Characterization Study KCI was contracted by Lee County to provide a WCS of trash disposed at Lee County’s Resource Recovery Facility. This 5-day study (analyzing 40 samples) provided the county’s public education team with an understanding of the quantity and typology of recyclables being disposed of. These results also provided detailed descriptions of major types of waste and an understanding of materials that may present new diversion opportunities in the future. The results of this study provide essential data to the county in evaluating its current waste diversion program and plan for future programs included in its solid waste master plan. Pinellas County, Florida Contact: Charles Mangio, Solid Waste Program Manager, (727) 464-7544 Waste Characterization Study KCI conducted a comprehensive two-season countywide WCS of solid waste disposed at Pinellas County’s waste-to-energy facility and landfill. The study consisted of two sorting events to measure any Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 25 seasonal changes in the waste stream. Each event spanned two-weeks during which 85 samples of solid waste were pulled from municipal and private haulers. Paired with each sorting event was a 1-week visual audit of bulky waste received by the county. For each audit, KCI staff methodically evaluated the composition of approximately 125 loads of bulky waste. This study provided essential data to the county to evaluate its waste diversion program and plan for future programs. Recyclables Characterization Study KCI conducted a comprehensive three-week RCS for Pinellas County to measure the composition of recyclables generated within the county. The study included two aspects: 1) recyclables generated and managed by the 24 municipalities within the county and 2) recyclables managed by the county in their beach and park recycling and drop-off programs. Using historical tonnage data, KCI developed a sampling schedule proportional to the tonnage of recyclables managed by each municipality and included samples of the county’s recyclables. KCI coordinated with the individual municipalities and their haulers to deliver their loads to the study site, where KCI staff oversaw the sampling and sorting of 153 samples of recyclables. Using the data from the study, KCI calculated the composition of recyclables from the municipalities and county and the overall combined composition. The results of this study will be used in an upcoming feasibility study for a publicly-owned MRF within or around the county. City of Naples, Florida Contact: Bob Middleton, Utilities Director, (239) 213-4714 Recyclables Characterization Study KCI was contracted by the City of Naples to conduct a comprehensive RCS on single stream recyclables that the city collects and transfers to a county-owned, privately-operated MRF. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the amount and types of contaminants in the recycling stream in order to negotiate the interlocal agreement between the city and county for processing its recyclables. To conduct this study, KCI worked with city staff to sample material from every collection route over the course of a week. KCI then conducted a 2-day sorting event sorting samples from each of these routes. Results of the RCS indicated the contamination level of the city’s recyclables was below the average contamination level reported from all sources that deliver material to the MRF. Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, Pensacola, Florida Contact: Randy Rudd, Former Deputy Executive Director of Shared Services, (850) 501-4651 Recyclables Characterization Study KCI has conducted four RCSs for ECUA in the past seven years. The first study was conducted to obtain a comprehensive characterization of recyclables that ECUA would receive at the planned MRF. Subsequent studies were conducted to provide updated characterization of the materials received at the MRF both of ECUA-hauled material as well as recyclables received from other jurisdictions using the MRF. These studies provided a breakdown, by percentage, of the individual types of materials and contaminants found in the recyclables stream. This information has been used to negotiate contracts with other recyclable material suppliers and calculate the average market value of the recyclable material, as “Whatever the project, the KCI team are always knowledgeable, highly competent and very responsive to ECUA’s needs.” Randy Rudd Former Deputy Executive Director of Shared Services ECUA, FL Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 26 well as provide information to ECUA on how to improve its recycling program. KCI was responsible for all aspects of project planning and execution including field work, data analysis, and preparing a technical memorandum. Sarasota County, Florida Contact: Brian Usher, Solid Waste Director, (941) 861-1532 Countywide Waste Composition Study – Landfill Analysis KCI was retained to perform a one-season, five-day sorting event to understand material categories and weights disposed of at the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (Landfill). Three generator sectors were targeted: (1) single-family residential, (2) multi-family residential, and (3) commercial or institutional. In addition to providing a comprehensive understanding of materials and weights being disposed, results enabled the comparison between waste generated in the unincorporated county with the combined waste generated in other municipalities. The county utilized the data obtained to understand additional materials for diversion to improve their overall program and increase the lifespan of their landfill facility. Construction and Demolition (C&D) Material Audit The Sarasota County C&D Facility accepts, processes, recycles, and disposes of the C&D debris received at the Landfill. Recovered materials are sent to available local markets to increase recovery and diversion rates. The county retained KCI to perform a three-day C&D visual audit to define the weights of material categories on the inbound C&D stream. Results from this study helped identify C&D materials requiring disposal, or if existing or expanded local markets could be leveraged to improve recovery. This assisted the county further its sustainability goal to help foster in-roads for developing C&D recovery markets in Florida. Fayetteville, Arkansas Contact: Peter Nierengarten, PE, Environmental Director, (479) 575-8272 Contact: Brian Pugh, Waste Reduction Coordinator, (479) 718-7685 Waste Characterization Study KCI assisted the City of Fayetteville, AR in developing a Master Plan aimed at achieving an efficient, cost- effective solid waste system to maximize waste reduction and recycling and put the city on a path to attaining its goal of 80 percent waste diversion. In order to achieve this goal, KCI initiated the project with a citywide WCS to determine the types and quantities of waste currently being disposed by the residential and commercial sectors. In addition, KCI also conducted a separate WCS of waste disposed on the University of Arkansas campus, which lies within the city limits. For the University, KCI looked at waste from four distinct areas of the campus: Housing, Student Union, Athletics, and Facilities. The results provided by these two studies were used in the master planning process to identify waste diversion opportunities and to explore future partnerships between the city and the University. The final deliverable was a comprehensive, forward-thinking Solid Waste Master Plan for the city. “KCI engages to make sure they understand our needs, openly discuss solutions, and translate our end-goals into action items that meet our program objectives.” Brian Usher Solid Waste Director Sarasota County, FL Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 27 Team Members Project Management KCI will approach this project as a collaborative effort with the County to clarify and confirm the County’s objectives and needs. Building on this basis of understanding, we will develop a clear protocol for conducting the WCS to ensure successful outcomes that achieve the defined goals and objectives. Our project management procedures have a proven track record in enabling us to complete projects on time and within budget. All assignments will include clear instructions, hours for completion, and due dates. Regular project team meetings will be 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. Our quality control and assurance program is straightforward and effective. All deliverables are reviewed by a minimum of three people. The original author of each deliverable is responsible for conducting a thorough review. The Technical Advisor then reviews the deliverable for technical accuracy and to ensure it meets the project requirements and expectations of the client. The Project Director reviews the final product for a holistic technical approach. Finally, upon the Project Manager’s approval, administrative staff conducts a final review for grammatical, typographical, and formatting errors. Our Standard is Excellence! KCI’s Project Team To conduct this WCS as efficiently and effectively as possible, KCI has assembled a project team that has unsurpassed experience and expertise in planning and conducting WCSs and in using the results to achieve practical, measurable results. Because key team members were also involved with the County’s 2016/2017 WCS and 2019 RCS, the team has familiarity with the County, and experience conducting the previous studies, guaranteeing a successful project with reliable results. Below are brief summaries of the roles the key personnel will play in the project, followed by professional resumes. Mitch Kessler, KCI Principal, is a resolute problem-solver with a practical perspective focusing on action and measurable outcomes. His 39 years of industry experience, combined with his legal training, provides unparalleled knowledge of industry trends and a keen ability for strategic thinking. He is a nationally recognized expert in the procurement and operations of solid waste collection systems, materials recovery programs and facilities, and is especially knowledgeable in collection and market development issues as they relate to the economic viability of solid waste and recycling programs. Mitch also has a knack for surveying the local infrastructure, developing partnerships, and creating public-private partnerships that are a win-win for all parties. Mitch served as Project Director for the County’s previous WCS and RCS. Bethany Jewell Gray, Project Director, has 22 years of experience in planning and policy development related to solid waste management and sustainability. Her intuitive acumen for listening to a client’s needs, combined with strong analytic and technical skills, has assisted numerous clients in customized, results-oriented waste diversion strategies in recycling, composting, and materials management. She is a proven problem-solver with a solid background in political communications that has led to the 6 SECTION Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 28 success of numerous stakeholder engagements. Bethany is based in KCI’s North Carolina satellite office. She has managed and directed multiple composition studies with the KCI Team proposed for this project, completing them all on time and within budget. Ryan Graunke, Project Manager, heads KCI’s recycling and waste characterization studies and field work. In the past eight years he has overseen more than 60 composition studies and 75 sorting events for KCI. He also specializes in organic waste recovery strategies, rate studies, cost of service analyses, and feasibility studies. Ryan was actively involved in both the 2016/2019 WCS and the 2019 RCS for Orange County. Domanic Miele, Consultant and Sorting Specialist, joined KCI with a focus on composition studies and financial analysis projects. He has served as Field Manager on multiple composition and characterization studies across the nation, ranging from Charleston, SC to New Orleans, LA to Napa, CA. With strength in data analysis and communications, his leadership has proven invaluable in recent characterization studies. Robin Mitchell, Technical Advisor, has over 36 years of solid waste industry experience and served as project manager on previous projects, bringing in-depth insight to the project team on previous characterization studies and resulting recommendations. She specializes in strategic planning, Zero Waste strategies, and recycling/waste reduction program development and implementation. Because characterization studies are such a significant part of the work KCI does, we have two full teams of fieldwork staff ready to mobilize. This includes four staff members who are experienced at fulfilling the role of Sort Supervisor. Once the timing and details of the County’s WCS are finalized, KCI will select the most appropriate KCI staff member to serve as Sort Supervisor. More detailed resumes of key KCI personnel are provided on the following pages. This section was intentionally left blank. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 29 Mitch Kessler will serve as Principal for KCI. He will have final responsibility for the direction and coordination of all tasks assigned to KCI and will have ultimate responsibility for all services provided by our firm. Mitch has 39 years of solid waste experience and has managed or directed more than 1000 projects for over 350 KCI clients. His legal training is especially useful in understanding and interpreting local, state, and federal laws and regulations. His broad background in solid waste management and business makes him a Principal who is an industry leader with the history and experience to deliver results for our clients. Mitch is a nationally recognized expert in the procurement and operations of solid waste collection systems and materials recovery programs and facilities. He is especially knowledgeable in collection and market development issues as they relate to the economic viability of solid waste and recycling programs. Mitch is Past President of the Florida Sunshine Chapter of SWANA and current SWANA International Board member. He serves as an instructor for the Recycling, Collection, and Composting Certification Courses sponsored by SWANA National, and is a member of the SWANA committee that developed the Manager of Composting Operations Certification Course. Mitch has worked on the following projects with KCI: ✓ Waste Composition Study, Orange County, NC Mitch provided project direction and oversight of a two-season characterization study of waste generated within Orange County. The WCS provided useful information to compare with previous study data and to assist in planning and developing future solid waste and resource management programs. ✓ Recyclables Characterization Study, Orange County, NC Mitch was project director for the county on a comprehensive 6-day characterization study of single stream recyclables collected within Orange County, including recyclables collected on the University of North Carolina’s Chapel Hill campus. This study provided critical data on types of recyclables and contamination levels as the county and UNC entered into negotiations with their recyclables processors. MITCH KESSLER Principal J.D. Environmental Law University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law Concord, NH | 1985 M.A. American Studies Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | 1981 B.S. Management Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | 1979 A.A.S Horticulture State University of New York Albany, NY | 1976 SWANA Certified: •Recycling Systems •Composting Programs •Zero Waste Principles & Practices •Collections Systems SWANA •International Board (2015 – Current) •Florida Sunshine Chapter, Board of Directors (2005- 2019), President (2011-2015) Recycle Florida Today (RFT) •Board of Directors (8 yrs) •Chair (2 yrs) Florida Organics Recyclers Assoc. •Founding Chair National Recycling Coalition •Florida Rep for RFT United States Composting Council FORMAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS AFFILIATIONS & LEADERSHIP Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 30 ✓ Waste Composition Studies, Manatee County, FL Mitch directed two two-season studies of the composition of solid waste delivered to the county’s Lena Road Landfill, the first in 2011/12 and the second in 2018/19. The studies assessed waste from three generator sectors: single-family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial. KCI was responsible for all aspects of project planning, sorting activities, and report preparation. The 2018/19 study revealed that 28 percent of the waste received at the landfill could have been recycled through existing county-sponsored recycling programs. Another 30 percent consisted of organics that could potentially be composted if collection and processing infrastructure were established. The 2018/19 study also examined construction and demolition and site clean-up debris delivered to the landfill to identify opportunities for diversion and recovery. Approximately 68 percent and 44 percent of these waste streams, respectively, consisted of potentially recyclable materials. Results of the 2011/2012 study led the county to convert to carted single stream recycling, which in turn led to a 48 percent increase in residential recycling. The 2018/19 study results were used in development of a Solid Waste Master Plan to identify additional opportunities to increase waste diversion and recycling. ✓ Residential Recycling Composition Studies, The Recycling Partnership, United States Since 2014, KCI has worked on multiple projects to assist in advancing TRP’s mission to increase residential recycling in communities across the country. Mitch has served as project director on projects designed to evaluate participation rates, recovery rates, intervention strategy success rates, and is currently directing a project titled “Longitudinal Capture Studies” to conduct multi-year composition studies in communities across the nation tracking long-term recyclables generation and capture rates over time. ✓ Waste and Recyclables Processing and Compost Operations and Marketing, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA), Pensacola, FL Mitch has directed numerous ECUA projects for nearly a decade. Most recently Mitch guided ECUA through the procurement and negotiation steps of developing a state-of-the-art materials recovery facility (MRF) for single stream recyclables. With KCI’s assistance, ECUA was able to go from initial request for proposals to an operating MRF in less than a year! As part of the MRF development and ongoing assistance, Mitch directed four recyclables composition studies, oversaw the performance test for the MRF equipment, and guided ECUA through transition from a private operator to operating the MRF and marketing the recycled commodities themselves. ✓ Waste Characterization Study, Lee County, FL KCI has been contracted by Lee County to provide a WCS of trash processed at Lee County’s Resource Recovery Facility (RRF). This 5-day study (analyzing 40 samples) will quantify the recyclables found in the waste stream. This will provide the County’s public education team with an understanding of the quantity and typology of recyclables being disposed. These results will also provide detailed descriptions of major types of waste and an understanding of materials that may present new diversion opportunities in the future. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 31 Bethany Jewell Gray will serve as the Project Director and is based in KCI’s North Carolina satellite office in Boone, NC. She has served as Project Director on waste and recycling composition studies for clients across the nation. Her strong organizational, analytical, and technical writing skills have assisted project managers in completing customized sorts designed to meet the clients’ specific objectives of data collection that were completed on time and within budget. Bethany has assisted numerous clients in implementing innovative waste diversion strategies in recycling, composting, and upstream and downstream circularity. Additionally, her work in public-private partnerships is on the leading edge of best practices necessary for successful win-win scenarios in a fluctuating market. Bethany has worked on the following projects with KCI: ✓ Waste Composition Study, Manatee County, FL Bethany serves as Project Director on this multi-season sort designed to assist the county in understanding the material composition and generator sectors for disposal in the county’s facility. Key objectives will be to utilize the data to define measurable strategies for waste reduction that will extend landfill life. This study was designed to meet the material categories of a prior, similar KCI led study to analyze changes in material streams in the county. ✓ Solid Waste Reduction Master Plan, Elon University, NC Bethany served as the primary author of this comprehensive waste reduction plan that provided policy, program, and operational recommendations to assist the university in reaching its sustainability and waste reduction goals. The two-phase contract included building and athletic event waste audits, stakeholder evaluations and operational analysis to provide a baseline for evaluating appropriate implementation strategies for maximizing diversion rates. BETHANY JEWELL Project Director Artium Liberalium Magister (ALM) Environmental Management & Sustainability Harvard University Cambridge, MA | 2010 B.A. Political Communications & Human Rights University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | 2000 Legacy LEED AP Fostering Sustainable Behavioral Change – Doug McKenzie-Mohr Carolina Recycling Association SWANA – North Carolina Chapter Member SWANA SMM Technical Division Member •2024 CRA Panelist: “Sort it Out: Composition Studies – What They Tell Us and How to Use Them” •2023 SWANA SOAR: “Finding the Right Contractor for SMM” •2022 Resource Recycling: Moderator “The Future of Fiber Markets” •2021 SWANA WasteCon: (Co-Presenter) “10 Keys to Today’s Recycling Programs” •2021 Recycle Florida Today: (Co-Presenter) “Facts, Fiction, & the Future of Recycling Contracts” •2020 NERC: (Co-Presenter): “Should Municipalities Get Back in the MRF Game” FORMAL EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 32 ✓ Recycling Analysis and Program Planning, Miami-Dade County, FL Bethany served as project manager and primary author on this analysis designed to provide insight on potential options the county may pursue upon the end of their contractual agreements for the collection and processing of recyclable materials. Specific client goals included an evaluation of innovative measures to improve the capture rate, reduce contamination and support the county’s commitment to sustainability and resilience. Five potential scenarios were analyzed through the development of customized financial and recycling impact models with long-range projections designed to assist county leaders in their decision-making process. Upon finalization of the report, KCI assisted County staff in presenting the findings to the Board. It was decided to conduct a procurement process for interim service needs while the County finalized their plan for development of a processing facility. KCI was retained to provide additional technical support during the procurement processes. ✓ Guidance Document - Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Composition Audits and Contracting, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, MA Bethany worked with the KCI team, and served as lead author, to assist MassDEP in providing guidance to municipalities for recycling collections and processing procurements. Addressing industry concerns for the area, this guidance included the development of a best practices document (and correlated contractual templates) on the fundamentals of successful procurements in a fluctuating marketplace. Topics included performance standards, transparent pricing structures, and allocating equitable risks. Training workshops were conducted providing guidance to over 150 attendees. ✓ Multifamily Based Capture and Intervention Study, The Recycling Partnership, Alachua County, FL Bethany serves as the project manager on this pilot project in partnership with TRP to implement an in-unit recycling separation to approximately 2,000 multifamily units in the county. KCI will audit materials collected from specified multifamily routes serviced by private haulers through a pre- and post-intervention study. Results will provide insight on the success of the education campaign and provide further guidance on the implementation of the county’s mandatory recycling ordinance. ✓ Waste Composition Study and C&D Audit, Sarasota County, FL Bethany serves as the project manager on this two-phased project. Phase I includes a one-season, five-day sorting event to understand material categories and weights currently being disposed at the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (Landfill). Three generator sectors were targeted: (1) single-family residential, (2) multi-family residential, and (3) commercial or institutional. The county hopes to utilize data obtained to understand additional materials for diversion to improve their overall program and increase the lifespan of their landfill facility. Phase II includes a three-day C&D audit to define the weights of material categories on the inbound C&D stream at the Sarasota County C&D Facility. Results from this study will help to define if this material must be disposed, or if existing and expanded local markets could improve recovery. This will help the county further their sustainability goal to help foster in-roads for developing C&D recovery markets in Florida. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 33 Ryan Graunke has led KCI’s composition studies and field work for the past 8 years. With KCI, Ryan has overseen over 60 composition studies, totaling over 280 days in the field and over 2,100 samples sorted. He has a long- term passion for science and the environment, and in particular for reducing society’s waste. Ryan is a creative problem solver and fast learner with a relentless dedication to his work. Ryan’s scientific and analytical background combined with his passion for waste reduction make him a great asset to the KCI team and our clients. In addition to composition studies, Ryan’s project work activities focus on: ✓ Recycling Feasibility Studies ✓ Cost of Service Analyses ✓ Rate Studies ✓ Composting Pilot Projects ✓ Organic Waste Reduction Strategies Ryan has worked on the following projects with KCI: ✓ Waste Composition Study, Orange County, NC Ryan was a field supervisor for two 5-days sorts in a two-season waste composition study for Orange County, NC. The study targeted waste generated within the county and collected by various public and private haulers from single-family, multi-family, and commercial sectors. A total of 101 samples were sorted over the two sorts. Ryan’s field work responsibilities included pulling samples, training, and supervising the sort crew, and recording data. Ryan also compiled all the data, calculated compositions for the County’s waste by sector and geographic location, and wrote the final report. This data was compared to historical waste composition data maintained by the County to measure changes in its waste composition and the effects of its recycling and waste diversion efforts. ✓ Recyclables Characterization Study, Orange County, NC Ryan was the primary consultant and field manager for a six-day recyclables characterization study for Orange County, including the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. He conducted all planning, field work, data analysis, and reporting activities. This study involved working closely with county and university operation staff to coordinate the delivery and sampling of 66 samples of single stream recyclables from 11 different collection programs. Ryan then trained a sorting crew and oversaw the hand sorting of these samples and weighing of all sorted materials. Following the study, Ryan compiled the data and calculated separate compositions for each of the eleven programs, as well as a combined countywide and campuswide composition, and prepared the draft RYAN GRAUNKE Project Manager M.S. Interdisciplinary Ecology University of Florida Gainesville, FL | 2011 B.S. Environmental Science University of Florida Gainesville, FL | 2008 Recycle Florida Today •Organics Committee Member •Wilkie, Ann & Graunke, Ryan & Cornejo, Camilo. (2015). Food Waste Auditing at Three Florida Schools. Sustainability. 7. 1370-1387. 10.3390/su7021370. •Graunke, Ryan. and Wilkie A.C. (2008). Converting Food Waste to Biogas: Sustainable Gator Dining. Sustainability -The Journal of Record, 1 (6), 391-394. FORMAL EDUCATION AFFILIATIONS PUBLICATIONS Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 34 and final reports. Ryan ensured the results of the study were able to be used by the County and university in future negotiations with the recyclables processor. ✓ Waste Characterization Study, Wake County, NC Ryan oversaw all aspects of a 6-day waste composition study for Wake County, NC. This included separate sampling of waste and recyclables from the Town of Cary and waste from NCSU. Ryan conducted all pre-sort planning activity, including developing a representative sampling schedule targeting residential and commercial waste from the county’s various municipal and private haulers and convenience centers. Ryan also worked with county staff on the specialized logistical needs of conducting the study at a former transfer station owned by the county. During the study, Ryan supervised the sampling of 42 samples of waste and eight samples of recyclable and the sorting of these materials into over 40 categories by a crew of temporary laborers. Ryan then compiled all data collected in the study to calculate separate compositions of the county’s residential, commercial, and convenience center waste; Cary’s waste and recyclables; and NCSU’s waste. The results of the study will assist county, town, and university staff in evaluating the success of their recycling programs and determine next steps to further increase diversion of waste. ✓ Waste & Recyclables Composition Studies, Chatham County, NC Ryan was the lead consultant for three waste composition studies and two recyclables composition studies for Chatham County. These studies included pulling samples of waste or recyclables from the county’s 12 collection centers. Ryan conducted all planning activities and oversaw the sampling and sorting of all materials during each sorting event, managing a crew of 6 sorters. During the waste composition study, Ryan also visually assessed all loads of bulky waste during the study. Following the field work, Ryan prepared draft and final reports summarizing all aspects of the studies. These studies helped the county evaluate the success of its recycling program and other waste reduction efforts and plan for future programs. ✓ Recyclables Studies, The Recycling Partnership Ryan has worked on numerous projects with TRP in their ongoing efforts to gather data on recyclables streams nationwide and improve the quantity and quality of recovered materials. Ryan has been the lead consultant and field manager for recyclables capture studies measuring recyclable commodities in the recyclables and waste streams from residential properties in Sarasota County, FL, Hillsborough County, FL, New Orleans, LA, Napa, CA, and Clearwater, FL and was a technical advisor on capture studies in Olympia, WA and Minot, ND. He was also the lead consultant and field manager in two multi-family recycling intervention studies measuring the impact of in-unit recyclable bins/totes at multi-family properties in Sarasota County, FL and Alachua County, FL. Ryan has been a technical adviser on recycling intervention studies in Columbus, OH, Reynoldsburg, OH, Peoria, AZ, San Diego, CA, and Folsom CA. In addition to the field work, he provided a technical review of data from multi-family studies in San Marcos, TX and Lane County, OR and drafted separate reports summarizing KCI’s interpretation of the data. Ryan is currently in the planning phase of upcoming recyclables capture studies in Peoria, AZ, Lake County, FL, and Boston Mountain Solid Waste District, AR. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 35 Domanic Miele recently joined KCI with a focus on composition studies and financial analysis projects. He brings a wealth of knowledge and tools from the education and human resources fields. His strong background in the institutional sector has included teaching and human resources management. Most recently, his work was in the institutional hospital setting where he handled various goal-driven aspects of his department. His experience includes communications, relationship-building, and procedural implementation, along with data analysis and reconciliation. Domanic is known for his professional efficiency, reliability, and being a problem-solver providing implementable solutions. He is an invaluable addition to the KCI team. Dominic has worked on the following projects with KCI: ✓ Capture Study, The Recycling Partnership, Folsom, CA Domanic holds the role of Field Manager for a two-phase capture study being conducted in Folsom, California. This study comprises two phases and incorporates tiered education for residents between Phase 1 and Phase 2 Sort, aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of different types of education and outreach efforts. Domanic has been actively involved in collaborating with TRP and the City of Folsom to strategically plan and execute Phase 1 of the study. Phase 2 is scheduled to take place in May 2024. ✓ Waste Composition Study, Manatee County, FL Domanic served as the Field Manager for a one-week WCS conducted in Manatee County, FL. This study involved sampling and hand-sorting samples of mixed waste disposed of at the county landfill. Throughout the planning process, Domanic closely collaborated with the project manager to effectively plan and execute the study. Following the completion of fieldwork, Domanic contributed to the preparation of both the draft and final reports, encompassing all aspects of the study. Furthermore, this study is slated to be replicated in August 2024 to accommodate changes in seasonality. Its aim is to provide the county with a comprehensive evaluation of the materials being disposed of at the landfill. ✓ Multiple Community Longitudinal Capture Studies, The Recycling Partnership, United States Domanic serves as Field Manager or Sort Supervisor on these KCI-led studies to research generation rates, capture systems and processing infrastructure of solid waste and recyclables in several regions throughout the country over a two-year period. Domanic recently conducted capture studies for TRP in Napa, CA, Olympia, WA, and Minot, ND. The studies will provide feasibility reports with recommendations that will drive future facility investment decisions in support of TRP’s mission of increasing residential recycling and reducing contamination in the recycling stream nationwide. ✓ Recycling Capture and Setout Study, New Orleans, LA, The Recycling Partnership Domanic was the sorting supervisor for a comprehensive study for TRP in New Orleans. The study consisted of two parts: a cart-based recycling capture study and recycling setout study. For the capture study, a KCI crew collected waste and recycling from curbside carts from 110 randomly selected households across a representative cross-section of the city. Domanic led the sorting of B.S. Education Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | 2017 FORMAL EDUCATION DOMANIC MIELE Consultant Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 36 this material to assess the generation rate and composition of each material stream and calculate the capture rate of recycles. For the participation study, a KCI crew followed a recycling collection truck on five different days for the entirety of its route and counted the number of recycling carts that were set out and collected. This data was compared to the number of households on the route and the number of households subscribed for recycling to calculate the recycling setout rate. Domanic assisted the project manager on all aspects of the study including coordinating with the city, its hauler, and the landfill, developing maps to collect material for the capture study, overseeing field work, analyzing data, and preparing the final report. This study provides critical data on the performance of its recycling program and considerations as it transitions to universal recycling. ✓ Recyclables Composition Studies, Greensboro, NC KCI has conducted four two-week recyclables composition studies for Greensboro and will be conducting another next year. Domanic served as a Field Supervisor on the first study and Field Manager on the most recent study and will continue this role in the upcoming study. The results of the studies were used by the city for their recyclables processing contract and provided information for their outreach and education programs. ✓ Waste Composition Study, Sarasota County, FL Domanic served as the Field Supervisor for a one-week WCS for Sarasota County. This study involved the sampling and hand-sorting of samples of mixed waste being disposed of at the county landfill. During the planning process, Domanic worked closely with the project manager to plan and execute the study. Following the field work, Domanic assisted in the preparation of the draft and final reports summarizing all aspects of the studies. This study provided the county with a complete evaluation of the materials being disposed of at the landfill. ✓ Waste Composition Study, Wake County Public Schools, NC Domanic was the Field Supervisor for a one-week WCS for Wake County Public Schools System. This study involved the sampling and hand-sorting of samples of mixed waste. The samples were collected from schools throughout the entire school district. Domanic worked closely with the project manager to oversee the sampling and sorting of all materials during each sorting event, managing a crew of six sorters. Following the fieldwork, Domanic assisted in the preparation of the draft and final reports summarizing all aspects of the studies. This study will help the county evaluate the success of its waste reduction efforts and plan for future programs. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 37 Robin Mitchell has 36 years of solid waste industry experience. She specializes in strategic planning, service procurements and contracts, rate analyses, recycling/waste reduction program development and implementation, and characterization studies. Robin also has a rich background in regulatory and policy development, which enables her to quickly understand and interpret regulatory requirements. Robin has worked on the following projects with KCI: ✓ Zero Waste Principles and Practices National Certification Course, SWANA Robin managed the KCI project team that designed and developed this certification course. In addition to researching and writing several sections of the course manual, she also combined all sections into a cohesive document and did the final editing. She was also the primary liaison with the client and participated in the train-the-trainer session. ✓ Waste Characterization Study, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Robin managed this project to determine the composition of solid waste disposed in academic buildings, residential halls, dining facilities, libraries, mixed use buildings, and research and medical buildings of the NC State campus. The WCS consisted of sampling and sorting solid waste from 33 distinct buildings to determine the types and quantities of recoverable materials being disposed. Results were used to identify additional waste diversion opportunities to assist NC State in achieving its 65% recycling goal. ✓ Solid and Hazardous Waste Audit, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Robin managed this project, which consisted of both a solid waste and hazardous waste audit for the University. The solid waste audit entailed sampling and sorting waste from more than 45 distinct areas of the campus. The objective was to determine the types and quantities of waste, especially recoverable materials, disposed by the academic, auxiliary, and residential areas of the campus. The Hazardous Waste Audit was conducted to establish a benchmark of the University’s compliance with State and Federal regulations. ROBIN MITCHELL Technical Advisor M.S. Environmental Science University of Florida Gainesville, FL | 1988 B.A. Environmental Science Kutztown University Kutztown, PA | 1978 SWANA •Zero Waste Practitioner Recycle Florida Today •Former Board Member •Former Communications Chair •2012 Recycler of the Year SWANA Community Recycling, Inc., Atlanta, GA •Founder •Former Board member FORMAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS AFFILIATIONS & LEADERSHIP Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County, North Carolina Proposal - Waste Characterization Study Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 38 ✓ Waste Composition Study, Chatham County, NC Robin managed the Chatham County waste characterization study of materials collected at the county’s twelve collection centers. The study included three generator sectors and project activities included pre-planning, sorting representative samples of the municipal solid waste, conducting a visual audit of the bulky waste, analyzing the resulting data, and preparing a final report that compared the results with baseline data. ✓ Waste and Recyclables Characterization Study, Durham, NC Robin directed a comprehensive waste and recyclables characterization study for the City of Durham. KCI utilized the data to identify potential opportunities to increase waste diversion. ✓ Waste Composition Study, Orange County and University of North Carolina, NC Robin directed the Orange County waste composition study, which included an audit of the waste generated on the UNC at Chapel Hill campus. The study included three generator sectors for the city and four areas of the campus. Project activities included pre-planning, sorting representative samples of the municipal solid waste, analyzing the resulting data, preparing a final report that compared the results with baseline data, and developing recommendations for further waste diversion. ✓ Comprehensive Waste Composition Study, Pinellas County, FL Robin managed the planning and completion of a ten-day composition study in Pinellas County. Objectives of the study included (1) characterizing Class I waste received at the county’s facility; (2) comparing waste streams of municipalities with and without universal, carted single stream recycling; (3) determining the amount of organics in the commercial waste stream, in particular businesses believed to have large quantities of food waste; and (4) characterizing bulky waste that is landfilled in order to determine if any materials could be processed and utilized as fuel in the waste to energy plant. Field work entailed sampling and manually sorting waste from six generator sectors and conducting visual audits of bulky waste. Results are being utilized to identify and evaluate future programs and facility modifications. ✓ Resort-wide Waste Composition Audit, Confidential Theme Park, FL Robin managed the planning and execution of a two-week waste composition audit that entailed three concurrent types of studies: (1) pulling and sorting representative samples from compactors and dumpsters from target facilities including parks, hotels, commercial districts, and administration; (2) sorting up to three bags of waste from specific operations within each facility; and (3) visual audits of bulky/Class III waste loads. Two field crews were employed to complete the study within the timeframe required by the client. Work also entailed data analysis, report preparation, and presentation of results to managers. Results were utilized to identify additional waste diversion opportunities and options. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 39 References & Related Information  Reference letters  Innovative Times: KCI’s Quarterly Newsletter This section was intentionally left blank. 7 SECTION Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Physical Address: 28 County Services Road Mailing Address: PO Box 1550 Pittsboro, NC 27312 Main Facility: (919) 542-5516 Email: recycle@chathamcountync.gov Website: www.chathamcountync.gov/recycle April 12, 2024 To Whom it May Concern- Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling has worked with Kessler Consulting Inc. (KCI) for ten years. KCI has completed four waste and two recycling composition studies since 2014. Over the years, we have developed a wonderful working relationship with KCI staff, many of whom have been involved in several of our studies. For each study, KCI staff works with us to ensure the study meets our needs and timeline. The study reports include recommendations and improvements based on KCI’s vast experience and knowledgeable staff. We have received valuable results from these studies that have improved the efficiency of our programs. In 2023, we were able to enter into a multi-year contract with KCI to cover our studies scheduled for the next few years. I would highly recommend KCI and their staff for your needs. Please reach out if there is additional information I can provide. Shannon Culpepper Recycling & Education Specialist Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling (919) 545-7874 shannon.culpepper@chathamcountync.gov Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C DURHAM 1869 CITY OF MEDICINE CITY OF DURHAM Department of Solid Waste Management 101 CITY HALL PLAZA 27701 1833 Camden Avenue I Durham, NC 27704 919.560.41861919.560.1197 www.durhamnc.gov To Whom It May Concern: I have had a five year relationship vVith Kessler Consulting, Inc. (KCI). KCI recently completed the Waste and Recyclables Characterization Study for the City of Durham, Solid Waste Management Department. KCI is currently working with staff to initiate an Organics Pilot Program based on results from the study. Their sincerity and dedication in providing us vVith a great service has in turn provided us with ideas to increase our diversion rates. As our consultant Kessler Consulting, Inc. has been very cooperative and vVilling to work with us to enhance our programs. Below is a list of the duties that KCI has performed for the City of Durham: •KCI successfully assisted the City of Durham in negotiating a recycling processing contract. Under the terms of this contract Durham is still receiving rebates while other municipalities in our vicinity aren't getting rebates or are actually paying for recycling. .processmg serv1ces. •Completed a Request for Proposal (RFP) for building a new transfer station at no cost to the City of Durham. The contract also contained provisions for the operation of the transfer station as well as the shipping and disposal of the refuse. The contract resulted in a 17% re due ti on in the per-ton disposal fee. •Kessler Consulting, Inc. staff members Mitch Kessler, Robin Mitchell and Shane Barrett have been willing to assist vVith presentations, site visits and analyzing data. •Kessler Consulting, Inc. is flexible and vVilling to explore ideas as we have expanded acceptable materials and restructured our collection methods. KCI has become our first option for consulting services as related to solid waste issues. I wholeheartedly recommend them. Sincerely, S:-"'--.... ✓ <'1fi ,....} j._;c..-,.k'Y /iij -1.. // I v --1. DonaldM. Long Director of Solid Waste Management City of Durham, NC 919-560-4186 ext 32222 919-201-0258-Cell donald.long@durharnnc.gov Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Office of Sustainability East Hall ASU Box 32161 Boone, NC 28608-2161 Ph.: (828) 262-2659 Fax: (828) 262-2666 Sustain.appstate.edu To Whom It May Concern: It is my pleasure to recommend the services of Kessler Consulting, Inc. to you. Appalachian State University worked directly with Shane Barrett, Consultant with Kessler Consulting, to conduct a comprehensive waste audit on campus. The company offers top-notch quality, service and rates. Across the board, we are always pleased with their work. One project in particular illustrates their attention to detail and concern for quality. The project consisted of a two-fold waste audit that included solid waste auditing as well as hazardous waste lab assessments. Through the results of these audits, we have been given the tools we need to promote waste reduction on our campus, and continue toward our zero waste commitments. We believe that their creativity and knowledge of waste auditing strategies helped lead to these successes. Please consider Kessler Consulting, Inc. for all your solid waste management needs. I recommend them and can’t say enough about the positive experience we enjoyed while working with everyone that represented the Kessler Consulting team. Thank you for your time and consideration. If you would like additional information, please contact me at 828-262-2667 or maxwelljb@appstate.edu. Sincerely, Jennifer Maxwell Resource Conservation Specialist Appalachian State University Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Kessler Consulting, Inc. innovative waste solutions 14620 N. Nebraska Ave. Building D Tampa, FL 33613 Telephone (813) 971-8333 Fax (813) 971-8582 www.kesconsult.com Permission is granted to reprint any portion of this newsletter in whole or in part. Printed on 80% recycled paper Winter 2023 Volume 23/Issue 76 Client Updates New Assignments KCI Out & About News Briefs Happy Holidays Amazing How Time Flies! KCI celebrated its 35-year anniversary in 2023, which culminated in a gathering on November 4 to celebrate and pay tribute to everyone that helped KCI reach this historic milestone. Thirty-one attendees including KCI employees (both past and present), along with associates of the company, and significant others, traveled from eight different states converging in Tampa to share an evening of great memories, fellowship, a wonderful meal and a slideshow montage of pictures from over the years. The wide-range of time that guests have been associated with KCI was an astonishing 33 years (1990-2023) and included ages ranging from 20 to 68. (We will leave the guessing to you as to who these represented!) During these 35 years KCI has been honored to provide services and innovative solutions to our much-appreciated clients and the solid waste industry. We have witnessed and responded to the ever-changing industry and the triumphs and challenges that came along with those changes, always with a focus on environmental stewardship and client-specific recommendations to celebrate in the triumphs and overcome the inevitable challenges. Although 2023 has been filled with many memories of the last 35 years, including accomplishments as well as lessons learned, we always look forward with great anticipation to what lies ahead. We are all excited for what the future holds for KCI, our clients, and the solid waste industry as a whole and pledge to continue striving for excellence in all that we do. We want to thank you all - clients, employees, associates, and friends, for the decades of support, collaboration, and confidence you have entrusted to KCI. We could not have done it without each and every one of you! Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Ft. Pierce, FL Grand Junction, CO Indian River County, FL Manatee County, FL Sarasota County, FL Sarasota, FL The Recycling Partnership, Washington, D.C. KCI is assisting the City of Ft. Pierce with the selection of a vendor for a truck telematics system to improve collection efficiency, dispatch, and service verification functions. KCI, in collaboration with LBA Associates, completed a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) feasibility study for the City of Grand Junction. Based on our report and presentation, the city has decided to pursue design and development of a new MRF with flexibility to handle diverse collection methods and regional tonnage. The county retained KCI again to assist in their franchise collection procurement process. The solicitation is currently open with great attendance to the non-mandatory pre- proposal meeting in December. KCI will continue to assist the county with the evaluation and negotiation process slated for early 2024. KCI has been assisting the county with a new franchise collection procurement process to help define new contracts once the current contracts expire in 2025. In November, the Board of County Commissioners requested staff to evaluate additional contract extensions. In coordination with county staff, KCI is assisting with this contract update and negotiation process. KCI wrapped up results from a Waste Composition Study (WCS) and Construction and Demolition Visual Audit, both designed to assist the county in understanding the materials being disposed of in the county’s landfill and potential diversion opportunities the county may pursue. KCI continues to assist the county with all stages of their franchise collection procurement. The county received five responses to the solicitation that were narrowed during the selection process and are in negotiations with several firms. To remain updated on programming and pricing across Florida, KCI completed a pricing survey of six comparable communities selected by the county. This multi-year project that launched in 2021, has allowed the county to understand market fluctuations and the relationship to their own collection and disposal pricing. KCI recently completed two additional projects for Sarasota County, the first being an update of a previous feasibility assessment for the County Solid Waste Department regarding in-house curbside residential and commercial collection in the unincorporated county. KCI also conducted a feasibility assessment regarding the possibility of in-house collection of recyclables from county locations. Leveraging on-site fieldwork during the Sarasota County WCS, KCI coordinated with the city to pull additional samples and perform a statistically valid composition of the city’s materials being landfilled. Results will be utilized by the city to support and inform plans for enhancing food waste diversion. Henrico County, VA TRP requested KCI to conduct a recycling tonnage analysis to determine the effectiveness of an education campaign to increase recycling participation within Henrico County. This analysis will be conducted by reviewing recycling tonnage data from recycling collection routes for both control and target area groups. The educational campaign was conducted between October 2 and November 17, 2023. KCI is now analyzing tonnage data to determine the impact of the educational campaign. Folsom, CA KCI conducted a capture study to determine the effectiveness of five- tiered intervention groups within Folsom. Phase 1 was completed in September 2023 and provided baseline capture rate data for each of the five intervention groups. This study will be repeated in spring 2024 after education and outreach is provided to each of the intervention groups. Minot, ND A capture study was completed by KCI in Minot October 2023. The goal of this study is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the cities’ newly implemented recycling program. Alachua County, FL KCI conducted two multi-family capture studies in coordination with TRP and the county as part of an intervention study designed to measure pre- and post-outreach recycling levels in multi-family complexes. Outreach efforts were designed to support the county’s recently adopted mandate for multi- family recycling. Client Updates 2 | Winter 2023 Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C New KCI News Assignments Out & About Briefs 3 | Winter 2023 Clearwater, FL The City of Clearwater has contracted with KCI to conduct a recyclables composition study on their single stream recyclables collected by the city. The results of the study will be used to calculate the average market value of the city’s recyclables in their recyclables processing contract. To gain a complete picture of the city’s recycling program KCI is also partnering with The Recycling Partnership to measure the composition of the city’s waste stream at the same time as the recycling stream. This will allow KCI to calculate the capture rate of recyclables to evaluate how effective the program is at removing recyclables from the waste stream. Mitch Kessler attended SWANA WasteCon & BOD meetings in Boston September 26-29. In November, Miriam Zimms attended the Florida Recycles Day event held by the FDEP and FRP at the University of South Florida’s Patel College of Global Sustainability, Tampa, FL. Miriam Zimms has been invited to serve on the National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH) Board for 2024-2027 term. Miriam is an award-winning artist and advocate for Arts in Health in FL and the country. Miriam has always been considered an out of the box thinker by many of our clients and the award-winning environmental programs she has developed over the years with them. Congrats! Randy Rudd has been selected by the US Composting Council to present at the upcoming COMPOST 2024 conference February 6-9 in Daytona Beach, FL. Randy will be co-presenting “The State of Organics Recycling in Florida & the Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence (FORCE)” with Lauren O’Connor from the Waste Registration & Recycling Program at FDEP. For more information and registration visit https://compostconference.com/. KCI and FORCE organics staff have been participating in the FL Composting Council’s (FLCC) 62-709 Rule work group and sub- groups. Staff members provided a technical memorandum with feedback and comments on the existing 62- 709 Rule in preparation for the public workshop, review, and approval process. For more information visit: https://floridadep.gov OrganicsRecycling. Fayetteville, AR North Port, FL Indian River County, FL Oakland Park, FL The City of Fayetteville requested KCI to assist in providing specifications and procuring a replacement horizontal baler for its current Recycling Processing Facility (RPF). KCI will also assist in phasing improvements of sorting equipment at the RPF and the addition of a new bale storage building. KCI was selected by the City of North Port Solid Waste District to assist in determining policy changes required by the city to implement service and billing practices legally and efficiently under the District. KCI will assess current practices, and where necessary, research municipal code requirements, Florida regulations, and conduct a comparison survey of up to five comparable municipalities that conduct solid waste billing to identify how billing processes differ among single family, multi-family, and commercial customers. Indian River County selected KCI to assist in developing the procurement package for the Landfill Operator Contract which will begin in 2025. KCI is currently working with county staff to review operations and establish a timeline and procedures to be used in the procurement process. The City of Oakland Park approved a new contract with KCI to provide technical assistance to the Solid Waste Division for collection operations, disposal options, and general assistance in solid waste operations. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C 14620 N. Nebraska Ave., Bldg. D Tampa, FL 33613 Going paperless? If you’d like to receive this newsletter electronically, please email us at general@kesconsult.com with your name, company name and email address and you’ll receive the next edition of “innovative times” electronically. As we look to the end of 2023, KCI would like to extend its best wishes for a safe and joyful holiday season, and a happy New Year. We are grateful for the opportunity to have worked with you and continue to find innovative ways to address critical challenges in our industry. We appreciate your confidence in our work, and we remain committed to making quality client service our foremost priority. Happy Holidays! Top Row: Mitch Kessler, Bethany Jewell, Peter Engel, Randy Rudd, Ryan Graunke Bottom Row: Domanic Miele, Ben Larochelle, Nikki McNew, Miriam Zimms, Robin Mitchell Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Kessler Consulting, Inc. innovative waste solutions 14620 N. Nebraska Ave. Building D Tampa, FL 33613 Telephone (813) 971-8333 Fax (813) 971-8582 www.kesconsult.com Permission is granted to reprint any portion of this newsletter in whole or in part. Printed on 80% recycled paper Summer 2023 Volume 23/Issue 75 Client Updates New Assignments KCI Out & About Clients Corner Here We Grow Again – Welcome Three New KCI Team Members! Randy Rudd has joined KCI in the role of Senior Consultant. Originally from Clearwater, FL, Randy has a degree from the University of South Florida in Political Science and Public Administration. Before joining KCI, Randy was the Executive Director of Environmental Management for Charleston County, SC and prior to that was the Deputy Executive Director of the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) in Pensacola, FL. Randy has over 30 years of experience as a Department Director for multiple local solid waste operations in Florida and South Carolina. Randy has extensive management and operational project experience in collections, disposal, material recycling facilities, and composting operations. Programs under Randy’s management have won both national and state awards for their accomplishments. Randy has a strong background in local government management, as his previous experience in communities in Florida and South Carolina has given him a unique perspective and understanding of both municipal and county agencies and how they should be operated. Randy is a member of Recycle Florida Today, serving on the Mentorship Committee and is KCI’s representative with Pinellas Partners in Recycling. Kyle Richardson joins KCI as a Consultant. Originally from Orlando, FL, Kyle has an undergraduate degree in Finance from Florida State University and an MBA from the University of Florida. Prior to coming aboard KCI, Kyle held corporate finance roles in planning and analysis in the commercial real estate and healthcare industries, and before that he served clients as a consultant implementing enterprise resource planning and financial software. Kyle will utilize his extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, revenue and cost optimization, organizational process planning and improvement, and project management to bring insight and value to KCI projects and clients. Domanic Miele, a native of Pittsburgh, PA, with a B.S. in Education and background in the institutional sector, joined KCI as a Research Analyst with a focus on composition studies and financial analysis projects. He has served as Field Manager on multiple composition and characterization studies across the nation, ranging from New Orleans, LA to Napa, CA to Olympia, WA. With strength in data analysis and communications, his leadership has proven invaluable in recent characterizations studies. Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Clearwater, FL Kissimmee, FL Wake County, NC Manatee County, FL The Recycling Partnership, New Orleans, LA The Recycling Partnership, U.S. Sarasota County, FL FORCE – FDEP Greensboro, NC KCI provided procurement support to the city to secure a new recyclables processing contract for the city’s collected program recyclables. Working together with the city and proposers, final terms were reached that brought a minimum savings to the city of over $15 per ton over the bid price and established a floating processing fee based on the market value of their program recyclables. KCI provided guidance to the city on their commercial collection system and potentially bringing it in-house. This would consolidate their container services with their use of the NORD underground system technology. KCI provided financial and operational analysis guidance on paths forward for their consideration. KCI submitted the final report to Wake County Public Schools for the waste composition study (WCS) conducted earlier in the year. The study provided the county information of potentially recyclable and compostable materials in the schools’ waste stream and helped evaluate the success of the “Feed-the-Bin” recycling program that has been incorporated in all schools in the district. Under the Board of County Commissioners directive, KCI assisted staff in negotiating a two-year extension of their franchise collection contracts while the development of a new solicitation package can be conducted. Negotiations included service performance improvements to ensure proper service through fleet replacement and route balancing. KCI completed a residential recyclables capture study in New Orleans. The study analyzed the recoverable materials from both trash and recyclables collected from households. In addition, KCI completed a recyclables setout study in which GIS data was used to calculate the recycling participation and setout rates throughout the city. KCI completed two recyclables capture studies in Napa, CA and Olympia, WA for TRP. KCI sorted representative samples of trash and recycling from residential routes. These capture studies provide a comprehensive assessment of the cities’ recycling program and will be compiled by TRP with other studies to create a database of the results to evaluate the success of recycling programs nationwide. Released in August, KCI assisted the county in preparing a new solicitation package to secure new franchise collection vendors. Utilization of an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) was determined to be the best procurement method to allow the county the flexibility sought for leveraging insight and industry knowledge for a strong, high performing program. KCI will continue to provide assistance throughout the procurement process and ensure a smooth transition to their selected service provider(s). In addition, to assist the county with understanding materials currently being disposed in their landfill and opportunities for increased diversion, KCI conducted a WCS and performed a visual audit of materials collected for their Construction and Demolition (C&D) Processing Facility to define potential additional materials that may be processed and drive local markets to improve circularity. KCI completed the 2023 update to the FORCE Organics Recycling Facility Maps Page that depicts the following: 1) yard trash recycling, 2) manure blending and composting, 3) animal by product and composting, 4) vegetative food waste composting, 5) biosolids composting and 6) anaerobic digester facilities located throughout the state. www. floridaforce.org/facilities/ KCI conducted a two-week recyclables composition study (RCS) for the City of Greensboro. The study measured the city’s residential and commercial recyclables to determine its composition for the city’s processing contract. This is third annual RCS that KCI has conducted for the city and is under contract to conduct subsequent studies in 2024 and 2025. 2 | Summer 2023 Client Updates Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Deerfield Beach, FL Greeley, CO Oakland Park, FL Grand Junction, CO KCI has been retained again by the city to assist them in securing new solid waste disposal and recyclables processing facilities. KCI will be assisting in the preparation of solicitation documents and throughout the negotiation and contract finalization process. KCI, as a partner with LBA Associates, is conducting a Solid Waste Diversion Study evaluating a broad range of policy, programs, and service options to dramatically increase waste diversion. Work entails strategic assessment, impacts on customers and service providers, capital and operating costs, municipal code requirements, and implementation requirements. KCI is providing the City of Oakland Park with solid waste technical assistance regarding special bulk waste and side door collection operations as well as a review of the city’s can and container deposit program and Solid Waste Ordinance updates. KCI, as a partner with LBA Associates, has begun work on a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) feasibility study that considers options for city and regional capacity as well as ability to handle a range of collection methods including multi-material, dual stream, and single stream. 3 | Summer 2023 New Assignments On May 1 Mitch Kessler attended WasteExpo in New Orleans and made a presentation titled “10 Keys to Successful Public-Private Partnerships.” The presentation centered on the steps needed to develop a successful public- private partnership and what needs to be included as part of a successful agreement between partners. Randy Rudd attended the equipment show to get the latest updates on industry technology. Bethany Jewell was invited to speak during the Appalachian State University’s Energy Summit on June 8. Speaking to university representatives across the U.S., her presentation covered the critical need of how to revamp a university diversion program. Miriam Zimms, Randy Rudd, and Kyle Richardson attended the Recycle Florida Today (RFT) conference from June 20-22 in Bonita Springs, FL. Miriam Zimms attended her last Board meeting after serving and contributing for six years. This was Miriam’s second time serving on the board making her total contributions on the Board of nine years. Miriam continues to serve her time as the Membership Chair of RFT. At the inaugural Florida Composting Council’s (FLCC) Association conference co-located with the RFT conference on June 21 in Bonita Springs, Miriam Zimms presented on the Florida Organics Recycling Center of Excellence (FORCE) project and walked attendees through how to use the FORCE website (www.floridaforce.org) for establishing, expanding, or revitalizing organics recycling programs throughout the state. Miriam Zimms also hosted a community expressive arts table during the RFT- FLCC conferences that allowed attendees to create, explore and have some fun. The table offered a drawing-side and a question-side that asked attendees to answer the question, “Before I die, I want to…” Mitch Kessler attended the SWANA Board of Directors Meetings held in Denver June 26-27.] Miriam Zimms attended the SWANA Sunshine Chapter summer conference in Daytona Beach, FL from Jul 23-25 on behalf of Mitch Kessler. She provided an update to the Board on behalf of Mitch’s role on the SWANA Board of Directors and facilitated the Recycling and Special Waste Roundtable. Mitch Kessler, Randy Rudd, and Kyle Richardson attended the Resource Recycling Conference August 14- 16 in Orlando, FL. Mitch and Randy presented “MRF Contracting: Public Sector Perspective | Achieving Successful Partnerships.” KCI Out & About Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C 14620 N. Nebraska Ave., Bldg. D Tampa, FL 33613 Going paperless? If you’d like to receive this newsletter electronically, please email us at general@kesconsult.com with your name, company name and email address and you’ll receive the next edition of “innovative times” electronically. Congratulations to Sarasota County, FL - winner of the Resource Recycling Large Community Program of the Year! https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/2023/08/02/texas- florida-programs-honored-for-innovations/ Congratulations to Tim Lamontagne (Lee County, FL) and Sue Flak (Indian River County, FL) on their reelection to the RFT Board of Directors! https://recyclefloridatoday.org/boardofdirectors/ Clients Corner Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C Orange County WCS KCI Proposal 54 Exemptions County Agreement KCI hereby acknowledges and agrees to fully accept all the terms and conditions set forth in the County agreement. We commit to comply with the stipulations outlined in the agreement, understanding that adherence to these terms is essential for the successful execution of our services. 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