To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: Contract extension with Crowe, LLP, for services related to solid waste and recycling collection franchises and rate setting
☒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 Crowe, LLP, to increase the payment limit by $100,000 to a new payment limit of $300,000, and extend the term from June 30, 2026 through June 30, 2028, for technical assistance services related to the County's solid waste and recycling collection franchises.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Solid waste and recycling franchise fees. The cost for the change in payment limit for these retainer contract services will continue being paid for with the solid waste and recycling franchise fee revenue.
BACKGROUND:
The County has enterted into prior retainer contracts with Crowe, LLP (previously Crowe Horwath and NewPoint Group) in order to facilitate timely engagement of solid waste collection rate setting services as needed for over 25 years. The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) has worked with the same Project Manager who has gained comprehensive County franchise specific knowledge and experience as a result of the rate setting assistance provided. The Project Manager’s background and in-depth understanding of the County franchises offer substantial value that benefit both the County and the County rate payers.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the contract is not amended to extend the term and increase the payment limit, Department would not have access to the Crowe, LLP Project Manager's technical expertise needed to thoroughly review and analyze the solid waste collection rate applications and supporting financial documentation in order to determine the appropriate rate changes to be recommended to the Board.