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kessler consulting inc. innovative waste solutions EXHIBIT A - WORK ORDER NO. 1 SCOPE OF WORK FOR SOLID WASTE PROCUREMENT SERVICES SCOPE OF SERVICES The purpose of this scope is to assist Indian River County (County) in procuring solid waste collection services and to provide additional solid waste technical assistance to the County as requested The County's existing exclusive residential and commercial solid waste collection franchise agreements expire September 30 2015. In addition, several municipalities have expressed interest in joining the County's solid waste collection franchise. This scope of services includes three tasks. Task 1 encompasses the procurement process, award of new franchise agreements, and assistance with the service transition should new service providers or a new service level be selected by the County. Task 2 involves meetings with the five municipalities and developing.a strategy for working cooperatively with them to ensure the future viability of the County's solid waste management system. Task 3 encompasses additional technical services as requested by the County. KCI will work interactively with County staff throughout the entire project. Task 1 Service Procurement County Ordinance (§204.11) specifies the use of a Request for Applications (RFA) process when seeking vendors for a new solid waste franchise. KCI will work with County solid waste, purchasing, and legal staff to ensure the procurement follows these procedures as well as to ensure it meets the needs and objectives of the County. Provided below are the anticipated Task 1 subtasks and activities. Subtask 1.1 Procurement Strategy • Participate in a project kickoff meeting with County staff to discuss and clearly define the County's goals and objectives during the procurement process and in the next franchise agreements. KCI suggests that County legal staff participate in the call to ensure the process utilized complies with County Ordinance. • Discuss with County staff various trends and technologies that might be incorporated into the new franchise agreements, such as weekly solid waste collection universal versus subscription collection service cart -based single stream and other recycling options, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, Pay -As -You -Throw (PAYT) or variable rate programs, and use of compressed natural gas (CNG) collection vehicles. • Discuss with County and municipal staff the inclusion of the City of Fellsmere and the Towns of Indian River Shores and Orchid in the procurement process, or as parties to the final agreement. • Participate in meetings with the County Administrator, County Commissioners, and municipal staff as appropriate, to discuss the upcoming service procurement, trends, technologies, and service options. 14620 N. Nebraska Ave., Bldg. D, Tampa, FL 33613 I Tel: 813.971.8333 I Fax: 813.971.8582 I www.kesconsult.com PM\WORT: ORDER 1 Scope