Full Title: Professional Consulting Services for Development of Organic Waste Processing Services Contract
D5. SCOPE OF SERVICES
D5.1 The Services required under this Contract shall consist of contract development and
procurement services, and related technical engineering services for the development of an Organic
Waste Processing Services (OWPS) contract to support a city-wide Green Cart Program in accordance
with the following:
(a) Project Management in accordance with E2;
(b) Procurement Process Support in accordance with E3;
(c) OWPS Contract Finalization in accordance with E3.6;
(d) Technical Engineering Services in accordance with E4; and,
(e) Potential Supplementary Services, in accordance with E5.
D5.1.1 It is the intent of the City to enter into a Contract and form a standing offer
for the noted work with the successful Proponent. The advisory, technical, and engineering
consulting services are:
(a) to review waste characterization study(s) for source-separated organic materials;
(b) to provide advice and assist the City with development of an OWPS Contract; and,
(c) to help ensure that the design, construction and operation of facility projects are in full
compliance with project scope documents, contract terms, good construction and operating practices,
and applicable environmental and regulatory compliance, construction and safety practices.
D5.1.2 The Services will also strengthen the City’s ability to provide management and
oversight of the development of a new Green Cart Program (as needed) and support the organic waste
processing facility(s) and contractor(s) to operate as efficiently, effectively and safely as
possible, utilizing current best practices of the industry.
D5.1.3 There will be other periodic task areas and the Consultant will be asked to
advise the City on a project and as-needed basis concerning various organic waste management
related activities. This work may include providing reports on industry practices, trends and other
research or projects related to curbside cart collection, cost analysis, permitting support, or
performance monitoring. All Services shall be provided in accordance with the requirements,
specifications, and terms and conditions as outlined in this RFP.
D5.1.4 The specifics described in E2, E3, E4 (baseline operational tasks) are not all
inclusive of the Services the Consultant will need to provide the City in fulfilment of the
Consultant’s contract. The Consultant shall provide the Professional Consultant Services, even if
not specifically described, but required to define the work for the City to enter into OWPS
contract(s).
D5.1.5 The Services required under E2, E3, E4 shall be in accordance with the City’s
Project Management Manual http://winnipeg.ca/infrastructure/asset-management-
program/templates-manuals.stm#2 and templates http://winnipeg.ca/infrastructure/asset-
management-program/templates-manuals.stm#4. In addition, the City’s Definition of Professional
Consultant Services (Appendix A) is also applicable to the terms and conditions of the work
requested herein.
D5.1.6 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant is being engaged by the City for
their professional expertise; the Consultant shall bring to the Consulting Contract Administrator’s
attention any aspect of the City’s Project Management Manual or templates which the Consultant is
of the opinion is not consistent with good industry practice.
D5.2 The following shall apply to the Services:
(a) City of Winnipeg Green Building Policy: New City-Owned Buildings and major additions
(b) http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/DocExt/ViewDoc.asp?DocumentTypeId=2&DocId=598 9
(c) Universal Design Policy
http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/DocExt/ViewDoc.asp?DocumentTypeId=2&DocId=360 4
(d) Should this project include a public engagement aspect, it will be required to meet:
Public Engagement Guidelines
https://winnipeg.ca/PublicEngagement/pdfs/PublicEngagementRequirements.pdf
D5.3 The funds available for the baseline operational tasks in this Contract are
$250,000.00.
