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A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Sterns, Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Development of a Waste Characterization Study in an Amount not to exceed $83,560 and Authorizing its Execution
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Introduction
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The Environmental Services Division issued an RFP on January 29, 2025 for a Waste Characterization Study which will identify the composition of residential waste streams in Oak Park and provide staff with recommended viable strategies for meeting the waste diversion and reduction needs, goals, and priorities of the Village. The proposal from SCS Engineers was determined to be the most appropriate bid for the project based the firm's extensive experience and pioneering methodology.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* The Village Board approved funding for the program as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget on December 3, 2024 (ORD 24-189).
Background
On August 1, 2022, the Village Board adopted Climate Ready Oak Park, a comprehensive and long-range plan developed in response to the global climate crisis. This action plan includes WG01. Conduct a Waste Characterization Study as a primary step towards expanding the Village's waste goals and database. Obtaining this specific solid waste data will result in more accurate Greenhouse Gas Inventories and better inform environmental programs, policy, and planning.
The Environmental Services Division issued an RFP on January 29, 2025 for a Waste Characterization Study, which will identify the composition of residential waste streams in Oak Park and provide staff with recommended viable strategies for meeting the waste diversion and reduction needs, goals, and priorities of the Village. The proposal from SCS Engineers was determined to be the most appropriate bid for the project based on the firm's extensive experience and pioneering methodol...
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