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Managing Tomorrow's Resources Today 201 N.Civic Drive,Suite 230 Robert D.Hilton,CMC Walnut Creek,California 94596 John W.Farnkopf,PE Telephone:925/977-6950 Lalth B.Euet,CMC www.hfh-consultants.com Richard J.Simonson,CMC Mania M.Sheehan,CPA • Rob Hilton,CMC • March 28,2017 • Mr.Brian Dolan Assistant City Manager City of Pleasanton 123 Main Street Pleasanton,CA 94566-0802 Subject: Assistance with Solid Waste Agreement Negotiations Dear Mr.Dolan, HF&H Consultants, LLC(HF&H)is very pleased to assist the City of Pleasanton(City)with its negotiations with Pleasanton Garbage Service(PGS)for an extended and restated agreement for solid waste services. 011IP&1 Description • HF&H has been helping local governments provide successful solid waste,water and wastewater services for over 27 years. Through more than 1,900 engagements we have served more than 400 municipal agencies. This long history means we have helped clients plan for and respond successfully to changing regulations(AB 939,AB 1826,SB 1383,Proposition 218,etc.)and market conditions(such as the recent decline in recyclable materials prices). Our assistance to local governments has routinely included developing client-specific solid waste plans, structuring collection and post-collection service arrangements, procuring services, designing contract management and rate-setting procedures, and assisting with the performance of such procedures. This independent expert custom approach to meeting client needs means we won't take an off-the-rack methodology that we "sell" to every client but isn't appropriate to the unique goals, relationships, resources, arrangements and history of the City of Pleasanton. Background The City Council authorized City staff to negotiate the terms of a new solid waste service agreement with PGS. This process has been going on for some time. PGS has recently provided a high-level proposal to staff that has not been accepted. • • Goals and Objectives City staff would like to complete these negotiations in a timely manner and return to the Council with a - recommendation to:1.)Accept the terms of an extended and restated agreement with PGS;or,if it is not able to reach agreement with PGS,2)Proceed with a competitive procurement process for these services. City staff would like the assistance of an independent solid waste expert and negotiator to help determine and reach agreement with PGS related to matters such as: