The following components of the review are recommended but the selected consultant and County will negotiate final scope of work as part of the agreement negotiations. • Review delivery logistics, routing, and scheduling. • Analyze volunteer and staff utilization. • Evaluate food procurement, preparation, and packaging processes. • Measure cost per meal delivered. • Compare cost per meal across different delivery models (home delivery vs congregate sites). • Assess client satisfaction and service coverage gaps. • Review coordination with other senior services and nonprofit partners. B. Park and Facilities Maintenance. The County of Kern manages parks and facilities through a division of General Services. The County is looking for a review to determine the best method of ensuring both parks and facilities are maintained to preserve resources. • Analyze staffing levels, equipment uses, and scheduling. • Review seasonal vs. year-round maintenance costs. • Compare in-house maintenance vs. outsourcing costs. • Evaluate inventory management (tools, supplies, vehicles). • Benchmark costs and services with similar-sized municipalities. • Evaluate responsiveness to complaints or service requests. • Analyze water usage, pesticide application and energy consumption. • Review opportunities for automation...
