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Solid Waste Processing and Recycling Services RFI/RFP Process Feasibility I 5/8/2015 I Page 3 of 6 In October 2014, KCI coordinated and facilitated a meeting with Andy King, Area President, and Drew Messer, Area Municipal Services Manager, for Republic Services, Inc. (Republic). Republic currently operates the SWDD facility and CCCs. Republic also operates commercial-scale mixed waste processing facilities, including the largest U.S. facility in Newby Island, CA, and could potentially be interested in responding to an RFI/RFP. In November 2014, Vincent Burke and Himanshu Mehta, visited the Charlotte County Biosolids Recycling Center operated by Synagro. Synagro has expressed interest in potentially responding to the RFI/RFP. In March 2015, Himanshu Meta and KCI met with Fritz Ministre, Feedstock Manager for INEOS New Planet BioEnergy (INEOS), to review County feedstock tonnage directed to INEOS. In addition, SWDD staff has had subsequent conversations with INEOS staff. As noted in the contract between the two entities, INEOS initially contemplated processing a wide variety of types of solid waste, including mixed municipal solid waste. Implementation was deferred, but INEOS reports that it has begun testing the use of refuse-derived fuel (RDF), which it has acquired from out-of-county. INEOS has expressed interest in potentially responding to the RFI/RFP. Also in March 2015, Himanshu Meta and KCI met with Indian River Recyclers,the C&D debris recycling company located across the street from the SWDD facility. Company representatives expressed interest in partnering with SWDD to process C&D debris received at the SWDD facility and are also potential respondents to the RFI/RFP as it relates to this waste stream. In addition, KCI is currently assisting a client in the Florida Panhandle with the procurement of an emerging technology waste processing facility including design, construction, and operation of the facility. KCI participated in reviewing proposals submitted by seven vendors and in interviews/ presentations with the four top-ranked companies. KCI then participated in negotiations with the two top-ranked companies. Through this process, KCI gained additional insight into the interest of private vendors in developing an alternative technology facility in Florida, as well as the types of facilities being proposed. Based on these meetings with processing vendors and KCI's experience and industry knowledge, there appears to be private sector interest in developing alternative processing capacity in Florida. The cost of such a facility or system will depend on a variety of factors, including the technologies utilized,facility size and capacity,site availability, and commodity markets to name a few. To be cost-effective, modern facilities tend to be sized to process at least 100,000 tons annually. Proposed RFI/RFP Structure The intent of the RFI/RFP process is to identify and evaluate companies interested in developing a waste processing system in Indian River County that maximizes waste diversion from disposal and is financially viable to the County. Outlined below are proposed key elements of the potential RFI/RFP. • Proven Technology and Experience: A certain level of proven experience will be required subject to the waste streams to be processed and materials to be recovered and marketed. o Proposer must have at least one facility similar to that proposed with successful operation on a commercial scale in North America. To demonstrate successful operation, proposers will be asked to provide information regarding length of operation, kessler consulting inc. innovative waste solutions 267