Charlottesville hires firm to study cost of solid waste services

The City of Charlottesville has selected a Colorado company to conduct a study of municipal solid waste services.

NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC of Lakewood has been awarded a contract to review the costs for the city to provide pick-up of residential trash and curbside recycling.

“Based upon services provided by the City, the offeror will calculate appropriate revenue requirements and subsequent service fees, to include multi-year rate adjustment scenarios and projections,” reads a request for proposals that was issued on September 16.

Currently residents pay for stickers to be affixed to trash cans either on a per-can basis or a yearly decal. Residents can also pay for a large item pick-up that begins at $35 for the first time it is used in a year and goes up with each subsequent visit. Any additional costs for solid waste are paid for through the general fund.

Solid waste is one of three areas that NewGen Strategies and Solutions focuses on according to a brief look at their website.

“In a complex and changing landscape, providing solid waste services that are affordable, reliable, and sustainable requires solid waste service providers to balance the practicality of responsibly managing waste with aspirational goals for environmental sustainability,” reads a section on solid waste.

Charlottesville is also seeking assistance to monitor and assess the performance of the 2021 Comprehensive and the 2023 Development code.

“This RFP seeks to engage a qualified firm or consultant to provide on-call policy and market research and analysis services, or design and planning services, no less than once per year,” reads the RFP. “The purpose of this engagement is to ensure that the city’s housing and development strategies remain aligned with its broader goals and continue to meet the needs of its residents.”

Multiple firms may be awarded contracts and one purpose is to gather an analysis of the city’s affordable housing programs as well as market trends. Firms have until December 17 to submit their bids. (learn more)

In other procurement information:

• Charlottesville’s Human Resources Department is moving to the 4th floor of the City Hall Annex at 120 7th Street NE. They’re seeking a firm to do some renovations including removal of an interior wall to open the space up. Bids are due on December 20, 2024. (learn more)
• Charlottesville is seeking a firm to provide containers for the collection, removal, and recycling of scrap metal across the city’s departments. This may include “furniture/office equipment, gas/water utility equipment, construction/building material including electrical and plumbing, automotive parts/equipment and other miscellaneous items.” Bids are due December 10, 2024. (learn more)
• Duprey’s Fine Floors of Charlottesville has been awarded a contract to refinish the gymnasium floor at Charlottesville High School. (learn more)
• Gillig of Livermore, California, will supply four diesel transmissions for Charlottesville Area Transit. (learn more)
• Pet Data will receive a sole source award from Albemarle County for animal licensing services on December 12, 2024. (learn more)

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