PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: January 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) the rejection of bids received for Group 7 for solid waste consulting services; and (2) a three-year service price agreement for Groups 1 through 6 and 8 through 10 for solid waste consulting services for the Department of Sanitation Services - Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. dba Raftelis, MidAtlantic Solid Waste Consultants, LLC dba MSW Consultants, Risa Fisher & Associates, Inc., Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc., and Ensolum, LLC, most advantageous proposers of twelve - Estimated amount of $3,609,828.00 - Financing: Sanitation Operation Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
The Department of Sanitation Services (SAN) has determined it would be in the best interest of the City to reject all bids received for Group 7. The specifications advertised for this group did not adequately identify the full scope of other solid waste consulting projects. If not covered in one of the other groups, SAN will clearly define the required projects and seek other procurement options at a future date.
This service price agreement will provide for solid waste consulting services for SAN. The consultants will provide:
* Third-party analysis and recommendations
* Ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with sustainability goals
* Improve operational effic...
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