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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)