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AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 2021-025
This Amendment is made and entered into upon execution by both parties by and
between Sarasota County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter
referred to as the "County," and Kessler Consulting, Inc., a Florida corporation,
hereinafter referred to as 'Contractor."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the County and the Contractor entered into County Contract No. 2021-
025 ("Term Contract") to perform solid waste consulting services, effective November
4, 2020 with a term commencing on December 16, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the parties now wish to amend the Term Contract.
NOW THEREFORE, the County and the Contractor, in consideration of the mutual
covenants contained herein, do agree to amend the Term Contract as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. The term of the Term Contract is hereby renewed for a period of one (1) year,
effective December 16, 2023, through December 15, 2024.
3. For services provided pursuant to this Amendment, the County shall pay the
Contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract and
amount not to exceed $250,000.00 for the renewal term.
4. Exhibit A - Scope of Services is hereby replaced in its entirety with the
amended Exhibit A - Scope of Services, attached and incorporated herein.
5. Exhibit B - Fee Schedule is hereby replaced in its entirety with the amended
Exhibit B - Fee Schedule, attached and incorporated herein.
6. Except as modified herein, all other terms, covenants, and conditions of the
Contract shall remain in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the last
date written below.
Approved as to form and correctness:
M
COUNTY ATTORNEY
KESSLER CONSULTING, INC.
EDocuSigned by:
,0949CEBDE1394C9
President
12-01-2023
SARASOTA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Jennifer Slusarz, CPPO, CPPB
Procurement Official
Executed by the Procurement Official
pursuant to Chapter 5 of the
Sarasota County Procurement Manual
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
EXHIBIT A -SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. OVERVIEW
The Sarasota County Integrated Solid Waste Management System ("System"),
recognizing waste as a valuable resource; collects, processes, and disposes of
different types of waste with a focus on recycling, waste reduction and
sustainability. The County's goal is to reduce the toxicity and volume of waste
going into the landfill as well as extend the life of the landfill, protect surface
water and groundwater, and control long term monitoring costs.
The System identifies opportunities to expand and diversify the County's
economic base by marketing recyclables, reclaiming materials, and reducing
operating costs with the collocation of facilities and industries. The County
strives to provide exceptional services that are convenient, reliable, cost-
effective, safe, and environmentally sustainable. County public outreach
programs and education efforts increase awareness, enhance community
character, improve quality of life for visitors and residents, and protect the
County's natural resources through litter prevention and abatement, waste
reduction and recycling education efforts, various waste collection drives, and
volunteer programs.
2. TYPES OF SERVICES
A. The Contractor shall provide various types of services which may include,
but are not limited to, the following:
i. Providing industry research and guidance on solid waste programs,
technologies, and processes;
ii. Estimating costs;
iii. Conducting waste stream analysis and composition studies;
iv. Conducting feasibility studies;
V. Conducting generation studies;
vi. Conducting collection efficiency studies;
vii. Conducting studies and investigations related to recycling and
collection issues;
viii. Assistance with procurement process including preparation of scope,
evaluation of submittals and recommendations, and negotiation of
contracts;
ix. Preparation of and negotiation of franchise collection agreements;
X. Participate in proposal review committees;
xi. Research of innovative processes and techniques;
xii. Education outreach programs;
xiii. Drafting, revising, or consulting on solid waste ordinances, master
plans, and/or comprehensive plan;
xiv. Piloting/implementing alternative collection approaches;
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EXHIBIT A -SCOPE OF SERVICES
xv. Technical services related to existing and new facilities and
structures;
xvi. Facility site assistance including zoning, special exception, or
planning;
xvii. Rate study and cost analysis;
xviii. Collection area routing analysis;
xix. Peer review;
xx. Conduct and provide reports using public surveys and polls;
xxi. Assist with preparation and facilitation of public meetings;
xxii. Provide support for and attend Board or other government meetings;
and
xxiii. Other solid waste consulting services as required, such as auditing
services, marketing services and/or graphic design.
3. CONTRACTOR'S PERSONNEL
A. The Contractor's Key Personnel are as follows:
Project Staff Member
Role
Mitch Kessler
Principal
TBD
Project Director
Chas Jordan
Project Manager
Peter Enael
Bethany Jewell
AMENDMENT 1
Chas Jordan
Senior Consultant II
Peter Engel
Bethany Jewell
Robin Mitchell
AMENDMENT 1
TBD
Senior Consultant I
Ryan Graunke
Bethanyjewel!
Consultant II
Randy Rudd
Kyle Richardson
AMENDMENT 1
TBD
Consultant I
TSB
Research Analyst II
Ben Larochelle
Domanic Miele
AMENDMENT 1
Maureen Cummings
Ron I
Research Analyst I
arechelle
Charles Garcia
Jacob Larochelle
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
EXHIBIT A -SCOPE OF SERVICES
(AMENDMENT 1)
Nikki McNew
S saR KorR
AMENDMENT 1
Admin/Tech Support
B. The number of respective professionals and other technical support
personnel required for specific services will be determined as work
assignments are developed and will be based on an estimate of the
Contractor personnel required to adequately and competently perform the
work in the desired time frame.
4. ASSIGNMENT OF WORK
A. The County shall provide, via written request, to the Contractor a project
description for each assignment that is required to be performed by the
Contractor under this Term Contract. A task order number will be provided
to the Contractor in the request and that number shall be referenced on all
correspondence, reports, and invoicing.
B. The project description shall be used by the Contractor to provide the
County with a project proposal. When a project proposal is requested by
the County, the Contractor shall provide a written response acknowledging
receipt of the proposal to the County within two business days of the initial
notification and provide a written proposal within five business days of
initial notification unless additional time is approved by the County's
Administrative Agent. The following shall apply to project proposals:
i. The project proposal shall include the scope of work, the estimated
length of the project, and a detailed cost estimate, which includes
the number of work hours, hourly rate, number and types of
employees required including subconsultants, materials, equipment,
and permits (if required).
ii. The Contractor shall provide an estimated start date to provide the
County with an idea of when the Contractor shall be available to start
the project.
iii. Service shall not be performed until the County approves the written
project proposal and issues a purchase order.
iv. If unforeseen or unknown tasks or deliverables not within the scope
of the original project proposal are required, the Contractor shall
submit a revised project proposal for the additional or changed work
to be approved by the County.
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V. No additional work shall commence unless the County approves the
revised project proposal in writing.
Changes to this exhibit are indicated using underlined text to show
additions and strikethrough text to show deletions. Changes made
pursuant to this Amendment No. 1 are in bold.
(END EXHIBIT A)
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
EXHIBIT B -FEE SCHEDULE
ITEM
POSITION
UNIT OF
UNIT PRICE
MEASURE
(AMENDMENT 1)
1
Principal
Hourly
$BOA
235.00
2
Project Director
Hourly
1 90 00
3
Project Manager
Hourly
$170.00
175.00
4
Senior Consultant II
Hourly
$150.00
5
Senior Consultant I
Hourly
$140.00
6
Consultant II
Hourly
$11L5.00
125.00
7
Consultant I
Hourly
$100'00
105.00
8
Research Analyst II
Hourly
,00
90.00
9
Research Analyst I
Hourly
$75.00
80.00
10
Admin/Tech Support
Hourly
$7-0`00
75.00
11
Markup for materials,
Percentage
0%
supplies, and equipment
Markup
12 Subcontractors At Cost*
Changes to this exhibit are indicated using underlined text to show additions and
strikethrough text to show deletions. Changes made pursuant to this Amendment
No. 1 are in bold.
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EXHIBIT B -FEE SCHEDULE
The hourly rates provided above are fully burdened and include all profit, direct and
indirect labor costs, travel related out-of-pocket expenses and costs, and all other
costs which are necessary to provide the services as outlined in the contract. The rates
in the table above shall remain firm for a minimum two years following the effective
date of this Term Contract.
*Upon written approval by the County, Contractor may use Subcontractors for
temporary labor for waste composition studies. The Contractor will be reimbursed at
cost.
PRINCIPAL
Maintains final responsibility for all aspects of KCI operations, the
project work, and is ultimately accountable for all services provided.
PROJECT
Manages the work of the project team, negotiates and
administers client contracts, and serves as a resource to the
DIRECTOR
project team throughout the
scope of services.
PROJECT
Serves as the primary contact for the client and assumes
MANAGER
responsibilities that client objectives are met, and the project is
completed within budget and on time.
SENIOR
Provides management support as necessary and possesses multiple
areas of content expertise. Exemplifies experience and certifications
CONSULTANT II
beyond Senior Consultant I.
SENIOR
Provides management support as necessary and possesses multiple
CONSULTANT I
areas of content expertise.
Assists in the completion of components to a major project or may
CONSULTANT
serve as project manager on smaller, less complex projects.
II
Exemplifies experience and certifications beyond Consultant I.
CONSULTANT
Assists in the completion of components to a major project or may
I
serve as project manager on smaller, less complex projects.
Maintains specialized expertise in specific areas of recycling and
RESEARCH
waste reduction. May conduct research, deliver products and provide
ANALYST II
technical leadership to the project team. Exemplifies experience and
certifications beyond Research Analyst I.
RESEARCH
Maintains specialized expertise in specific areas of recycling and
waste reduction. May conduct research, deliver products and provide
ANALYST I
technical leadership to the project team.
ADMIN / TECH
Provides multiple support to the project team to include quality
SUPPORT
control, invoicing and calendar management.
(END EXHIBIT B)
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Renee Basel
From: Nikki McNew <nmcnew@kesconsult.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2024 9:29 AM
To: Trey Nazzaro
Cc: Renee Basel
Subject: RE: Kessler March invoice
Attachments: Gulf Stream 223-01_#20242855_Mar24_rev.pdf; Amendment 1 Executed 2023-12.pdf
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Hi Trey — I have revised the attached invoice. Please note that the contract with Gulf Stream is governed by the Sarasota
County contract per Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. Sarasota County issued an amendment to this contract in
December 2023 extending the Agreement and included a fee schedule amendment. I have attached that amendment for
your records.
Regards,
Nikki McNew
Finance & Administration Manager
Kessler Consulting, Inc., innovative waste solutions
www.kesconsult.com
813-971-8333 x13 (p) 1 813-971-8582 (f) I nmcnew(-Okesconsult.com
KCI Project #
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From: Trey Nazzaro <tnazzaro@gulf-stream.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:04 AM
To: Nikki McNew <nmcnew@kesconsult.com>
Cc: Renee Basel <rbasel@gulf-stream.org>
Subject: RE: Kessler March invoice
Nikki,
Our agreement (attached) has the Principal rate at $225 per hour and the Admin/Tech Support at $70 per hour.
Can you please make these adjustments and resend the invoice?
Thankyou,
Trey
Edward (Trey) C. Nazzaro
Assistant Town Attorney
Town of Gulf Stream
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, Fl 33483
(561) 276-5116
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From: Nikki McNew <nmcnew@kesconsult.com>
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2024 10:42 AM
To: Trey Nazzaro <tnazzaro@gulf-stream.org>
Subject: Kessler March invoice
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Kessler Consulting March 2024 invoice is attached. Please feel free to contact us if you
need anything further.
Regards,
Nikki McNew
Finance Manager
Kessler Consulting, Inc., innovative waste solutions
www.kesconsult.com
813-971-8333 x13 (p) 1 813-971-8582 (f) I nmcnew@kesconsult.com
KCI Project #
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