Drafter
Clerk 10/05/2012
Title
AN ORDINANCE relating to solid waste recycling and transfer station projects; requiring the analysis of alternative procurement methods for the design and construction of new projects.
Body
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
1. The solid waste division of the department of natural resources and parks is planning for the design and construction of new recycling and transfer stations in northeast King County and south King County, as part of the Solid Waste Transfer and Waste Management Plan, adopted by council in 2007.
2. The county auditor has recommended broad consideration of alternative procurement methods in the selection of contractors for the design and construction of transfer station upgrade projects.
3. Certain procurement methods require that the council arrive at a finding that the selected method is advantageous to the county.
4. The county desires to ensure that its capital projects best serve the public interest and provide the best value to residents and businesses.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. Any new solid waste recycling and transfer station capital development project following the Factoria recycling and transfer station capital development project that is included as part of the Solid Waste Transfer and Waste Management Plan, shall include a procurement process that includes preparation of a report containing a complete review of all major procurement methods, following site selection and environmental assessment work, and before proceeding with site or facility design. The executive should analyze at least the following procurement methods: competitive negotiated procurement under chapter 36.58 RCW; traditional public works bidding; developer-delivered, with and without private financing; and design-build. For each method analyzed, the executive shall evaluate projected costs, benefits, schedule, project features and overall ratepayer value for the design and construction of the project. The executive shall provide the completed analysis to the council in the form of a report before proceeding with site or facility design. A paper copy and electronic copy of the
report shall be filed with the clerk of the council, who shall distribute electronic copies to all councilmembers.