HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdden 3AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE
CONSULTANT SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT, dated for reference purposes only as December 1, 2021, is by and between
the City of Renton (the “City”), a Washington municipal corporation, and Sound Resource
Management Group. The City and the Consultant are referred to collectively in this Amendment
as the “Parties.” Once fully executed by the Parties, this Amendment is effective as of the last
date signed by both parties.
Whereas, the City engaged the services of the Consultant under Agreement CAG-19-275, dated
September 4, 2019, to provide necessary services for the Solid Waste Technical Assistance & Rate
Modeling (referred to herein as the “Agreement”);
Whereas, the Parties wish to amend the Agreement to change the time for performance in order
to complete work associated with the scope of work.
NOW THEREFORE, It is mutually agreed upon that CAG-19-275 is amended as follows:
1.Time of Performance:Section 3, Time of Performance, is amended pursuant to the
schedule(s) set forth in Exhibit A-3. All Work shall be performed by no later than
December 31, 2022.
2.All terms of the Agreement not explicitly modified herein shall remain in full force and
effect and such terms shall apply to Work performed according to this Amendment as if
fully set forth herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have voluntarily entered into this Amendment as of the date
last signed by the Parties below.
CITY OF RENTON
By:_____________________________
CONSULTANT
By:____________________________
Martin Pastucha
Public Works Administrator
Jeffrey Morris, PhD
Principal
__________________________________________________________
CAG-19-275, Adden #3-21
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Approved as to Legal Form
By: __________________________
Shane Moloney
City Attorney
Contract Template Updated 06/17/2021
(approved via email from Cheryl Beyer on 12/9/2021)
Exhibit A-ϯ: Scope of Work, Time Schedule of Completion & Cost Estimate
Task 1 – Solid Waste Technical Assistance
Provide technical support as directed for solid waste related issues, including but not limited to,
economic and strategic analysis related to any proposed new programs, contractor billing, King
County rate proposals and direct disposal payments, and any Contractor proposed Solid Waste
Collection contract changes impacting City costs or customer rates, or other topics as needed.
In collaboration with staff, develop appropriate data and document requests of Republic
Services, Inc. necessary for independent and comprehensive analysis of any Contractor
proposed change to the existing contract. Provide attendance at meetings, recommendations,
technical memoranda, presentations, and other support as directed.
Budget: J Morris 130 hours @ $175 per hour $ 22,750
Schedule: September 2019 – December ϯϭ͕202Ϯ
Task 2 – Rate Model Modifications, Scenarios, and User Consultations
Provide analysis, modifications, extensions, and updates to the rate model to continue to
accommodate a 5-year planning horizon; provide application of the model for various rate
structures including inter-, and intra- customer subsidies, customer count and disposal quantity
scenarios; reconcile rate model revenues and expenditures with City financial records as
requested by City staff, and provide consultations on the rate model and its application as
requested by City staff. Assist with preparation for meetings with City staff, Administration,
and/or City Councilmembers to provide technical and professional input on the 2021-2022 Solid
Waste budget and rate-setting process and amendments, as necessary.
Budget: J Morris 100 hours @ $175 per hour $ 17,500
Schedule: September 2019 – December ϯϭ͕202Ϯ
Task 3 – Sustainable Rate Model and Policy Study
Review the City’s historical and existing solid waste rate structure and policies, including, but
not limited to, inter-, and intra- customer class subsidies, and discuss advantages and
disadvantages compared to other approaches. Identify and develop options for adjusting the
rate subsidy between and within customer classes in consultation with the City. Provide a
matrix of each option and quantify the impact for all customer classes as compared to the
existing subsidy. Identify alternative rate structures and modifications to the City’s existing solid
waste rates and rate model to improve equity and better achieve City objectives. Discuss the
pros and cons of different rate structure options and their general impacts on specific customer
classes. Rate structure options and policy considerations will be further defined as the study
progresses based on input from City staff.
Develop technical memoranda, attend meetings, prepare, and present visual presentations
summarizing key findings, alternatives, policy options, and draft recommendations for staff and
City Council review. Input received from staff, the Administration, and City Council should be
incorporated in the final recommendations. Assist staff as requested to develop any Council
adoption documents.
Revise the rate model based on adopted Council policy and provide revised rate modeling at
staff’s direction.
Budget: J Morris 85 hours @ $175 per hour $ 14,875
Schedule: January 2021 – Decemberϯϭ͕202Ϯ
Task 4 – Contingency
Provide other assistance as needed in the process of setting or modifying 2021-2022 rates or
other related work as requested.
Budget: J Morris 10 hours @ $175 per hour $ 1,750
Schedule: September 2019 – December ϯϭ͕202Ϯ
Travel Budget
Budget: J Morris Travel $ 500
TOTAL BUDGET $ 57,375