To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: Contract Amendment with Environmental Science Associates Inc. for technical consulting services for waste diversion programs
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Environmental Science Associates, Inc., to extend the term from December 31, 2025 through December 31, 2029 and increase the payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit of $900,000, for continued technical consulting services associated with waste diversion programs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact to the General Fund. The work performed under this contract will be funded by solid waste and recycling collection franchise fees and City/County beverage container recycling funding. There are no matching funds required.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed contract amendment will allow Environmental Science Associates, Inc. (ESA) to continue to provide Conservation and Development Department staff with technical consulting services that are needed to assist with solid waste diversion programs in the unincorporated areas of the County. ESA will continue to help with a variety of implementation and reporting activities under this contract, including but not limited to:
• Programs/activities targeting recycling and compostable waste streams generated by businesses and schools as mandated by AB 341 and AB1826. For example, ESA will conduct waste assessments, analyze waste streams and prepare customized recommendations targeting opportunities to divert waste being generated by each business.
• Programs/activities funded or required under the State funded Used Oil, Oil Filter and Beverage Container Recycling Programs.
• Activities related to diversion and disposal reporting required to comply with State laws and regulations.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
ESA would not continue to perform technical consulting services associated with waste diversion programs for the County, which may result in some state-mandated tasks not being completed.