HomeMy WebLinkAbout15429RESOLUTION NO. 15429
A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $69,180.00 TO AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTING, LLC., A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY, FOR PROJECT NO. 23-101 CONSULTANT FOR
EVALUATION OF LANDFILL OPERATION ALTERNATIVES AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE
SAME
WHEREAS, the proposal of American Environmental Consulting, LLC., for Project No. 23-
101 Consultant for Evaluation of Landfill Operation Alternatives, has been received and
examined; AND,
WHEREAS, the proposal of American Environmental Consulting, LLC, was determined
to be the most advantageous to the City of Pueblo, and in the best interest of the City of Pueblo,
based on the evaluation factors set forth in the Request for Proposals; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The City Council authorizes Project No. 23-101 Consultant for Evaluation of Landfill
Operation Alternatives to be performed, and the contract for said services is hereby awarded to
American Environmental Consulting, LLC., in the amount of $69,180.00.
SECTION 2.
Funds for said Agreement shall be paid from account Project No. PL2303 - Evaluation of
Landfill Operation Alternatives.
SECTION 3.
The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the City
of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City
thereto and attest same.
SECTION 4.
The officers of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this
Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: November 27, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
City Clerk's Office Item # M4
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 27, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,180.00 TO
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, LLC., A COLORADO
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROJECT NO. 23-101
CONSULTANT FOR EVALUATION OF LANDFILL OPERATION
ALTERNATIVES AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO
EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution awards an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services to
American Environmental Consulting, LLC., the professional analysis, evaluation,
identification, plan development, communication, reporting, ongoing consulting, and
related services. American Environmental Consulting, LLC., was determined to be the
most responsible bidder and will be awarded a contract in the amount of $69,180.00.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Ordinance No. 10487, approved on June 29, 2023, the City Council established
account Project No. PL2303, Evaluation of Landfill Operation Alternatives, transferred
$150,000.00 from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund, and budgeted
and appropriated said funds, in the amount of $150,000.00 to account Project No.
PL2303.
BACKGROUND:
Waste Connections has contacted the City requesting a change to the Certificate of
Designation for its operations at the South Side Landfill. The potential impacts of this
request are significant to the City of Pueblo and its residents and businesses. Outside
consultants with specialized experience in landfill design, construction, and
management will be required to assist the City staff with reviewing Waste Connection's
proposals. The project established under this Ordinance will provide funding that will
allow the City to engage technical consultants and special counsel to review proposals
and information received from Waste Connections and to identify and evaluate a range
of strategic alternatives related to landfill and waste management operations benefiting
the City for decades to come.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding in the amount of $69,180.00 will be paid from account Project PL2303 –
Evaluation of Landfill Operation Alternatives.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of this Resolution will result in the City of Pueblo being unable to proceed with
the assistance of the review of the Waste Connection's change to the Certificate of
Designation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 23-101 American Environmental - Agmt for Consultant for Evaluation of Landfill
Operations (Approved)