Opportunity

Encinitas Planet bids #PW-RFP-26-05

Franchise Fee Study Consulting Services for Waste Reduction and Recycling Program

Posted

September 02, 2026

Respond By

September 25, 2026

Identifier

PW-RFP-26-05

NAICS

541618

The City of Encinitas Public Works Department is seeking qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Franchise Fee Study for its Waste Reduction and Recycling Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Encinitas Public Works Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a professional services opportunity - Services Requested: - Comprehensive cost of service study for municipal waste reduction and recycling - Legal framework review and justification for fee recovery - Data collection and validation of eligible municipal costs - Preparation of draft and final reports detailing methodology, legal justification, eligible costs, recommended fees, and executive summary - Stakeholder engagement, including regular update meetings and presentations to City Council - Optional tasks: multi-year forecasts and recommendations for fee audit frequency - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Consultant must work closely with city staff to collect and validate cost data - Deliverables include both written reports and formal presentations - Proposals must demonstrate relevant experience, staff qualifications, and provide a detailed cost submittal - Contract may be extended for additional one-year periods with fee adjustments based on inflation or a set percentage

Description

The City of Encinitas is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive cost of service study for its Waste Reduction and Recycling Program. The study will identify all municipal costs eligible for recovery, quantify those costs, and produce draft and final reports with recommended fees based on eligible recoverable costs. The scope includes reviewing the legal framework, collecting eligible cost data, conducting regular update meetings, and preparing presentations for the City Council. Deliverables include detailed reports describing methodology, legal justification, cost allocations, and fee calculations.

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