Oakland plans $1.1M consulting contract for future trash services

Oakland Public Works wants to hire HF&H Consultants for up to $1,114,868 over five years to design the city’s next solid-waste franchise system. The work would cover future trash, compost, recycling and bulky-waste contracts, with goals including affordable and transparent rates, less illegal dumping and compliance with state recycling rules. The City Council’s Public Works and Transportation Committee is scheduled to consider the proposal Nov. 17.

Subject: Future Solid Waste Franchising Consultants Professional Services Agreement Award From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Award And Execute A Professional Services Agreement With HF&H Consultants For Future Solid Waste Franchising Consulting Services In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million, One Hundred Fourteen Thousand, Eight Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars ($1,114,868); Appropriate Two-Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) From Fund 1710 For Fiscal Year 2026/2027; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; On The November 17, 2026 Special Public Works And Transportation Committee Agenda

Nov 17, 202627-0211: Subject: Future Solid Waste Franchising Consultants Professional Services Agreement Award From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Award And Execute A Professional Services Agreement With HF&H Consultants For Future Solid Waste Franchising Consulting Services In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million, One Hundred Fourteen Thousand, Eight Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars ($1,114,868); Appropriate Two-Hundred Thousand DollarSource documentPDF