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Environmental Management Department recommending Board make findings that an outside independent consultant can more economically and feasibly perform work in accordance with County Ordinance Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030; Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 026-A-07/08-BOS with NewPoint Group, Inc., in the amount of $72,320 for a one-year term to conduct a comprehensive, countywide solid waste services review; and recommending Budget Transfer 28112 for same.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $73,320
Funding
Budgeted $
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $73,320
Change To Net County Cost $0.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: Funding is available in the CSA #10 07/08 budget. There is no change in Net County Cost.
Background: The County of El Dorado Office of Procurement and Contracts, at the request of the Environmental Management Department, solicited a Request for Proposal to provide a comprehensive solid waste services review during July, 2007. The response was disappointing. After contacting 45 potential vendors, a single vendor was not able to be identified.
With assistance from Chief Administrative Office staff, the Environmental Management Department contacted the California State Association of Counties in an attempt to identify additional potential vendors. With this new information the Environmental Management Department solicited a Statement of Qualifications from those who appeared to be the most qualified to conduct this study. Upon review of their qualifications and meeting with interested stakeholders, the firm NewPoint Group, Inc., was chosen as the best suited vendor to complete this study based on cost and relative experience.
Reason for Recommendation: The County of El Dorado, Cameron Park Community Service District, El Dorado Hills Community Service District and City of Placerville ...
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