Services provided by ARI include planning and feasibility studies, technology evaluations, procurement of facilities and services, contractor negotiations, preparation of independent technical and economic evaluations to support financing as well as contract review and monitoring of construction, acceptance testing and operations. |
Representative assignments performed by ARI include the following:
Solid Waste Management
Municipal Waste Management Plan and Implementation Support
Renewable Technologies Implementation Plan, Solid Waste Alternatives
Zero Waste Strategic Plan, Economic Modeling
Recycling Planning and Implementation, Public Private Partnership Approaches
Planning and Project Development Support for Conversion Technology Projects
Sustainable Solid Waste Management Study, Conversion Technology Alternatives
Siting Study and Economic Analysis for Conversion Technology Demonstration Project
Resource Recovery Planning and Implementation, Conversion Technology Options
Feasibility Study and Procurement Assistance for Anaerobic Digestion Project
Independent Assessment of Anaerobic Digestion Technologies and Reference Facilities
Evaluation of Gasification Technologies for Project-Specific Applications
Assessment of Plasma Gasification Technologies for Private Investment
Operations Monitoring and Technical Assistance for Waste to Energy Facility
Resolving Firm under Waste to Energy Facility Purchase and Sale Agreement
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Contract Monitoring for Wastewater Treatment Plant Public Private Partnership
Technical Audit for Operations of Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Procurement Services – Contract Operations of Water and Wastewater Facilities
Evaluation and Procurement Assistance – Biosolids Management Options
Technical and Economic Support for Sale of Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Contract Negotiation Support for Desalination Project
Renewable Energy Generation
Strategic Plan for Development of Biomass Enterprise Zones
Feasibility Study – Biomass to Energy
Strategic Assessment Support to Investor Owned Utility for Renewable Energy Generation
Procurement Assistance – Contract Services for Electrical Lineworkers
Focus practice areas provided by ARI include public private partnerships and solid waste conversion technologies:
Public Private Partnerships
ARI specializes in assisting public clients assess the feasibility of and implement environmental infrastructure through alternative project delivery methods including design, build, operate procurements and contract operations. Alternative project delivery offers municipalities the means to engage the private sector in providing services to public entities for upgrading, operating, and funding infrastructure. Public-Private Partnerships have become more widespread as an effective approach to developing needed infrastructure with shared costs and risks.
ARI offers more than 30 years of experience successfully helping clients consider and implement Public-Private Partnerships, for solid waste management, water/wastewater treatment, and renewable energy generation market areas. The prime objectives of our services are to assess technical, financial and/or institutional alternatives for required public sector infrastructure improvements, and to assist in implementing selected solutions for municipal infrastructure projects that reduce costs and public risk. Services we provide include:
Solid Waste Conversion Technologies
ARI is recognized nationally as a leader in the assessment and implementation of solid waste conversion technologies including thermal (pyrolysis, gasification, plasma gasification), biological (anaerobic digestion), chemical and mechanical systems. These promising technologies offer the prospect for application of highly efficient systems for electricity production, generation of energy in forms other than electricity (fuels and/or chemicals), and compatibility with certain air pollution control systems for cost-effective environmental control. Conversion technologies complement recycling and organics diversion practices, and are an effective means to sustainably manage non-recyclable waste and achieve high levels of landfill diversion.
Many local and regional governmental jurisdictions throughout the United States are considering solid waste conversion technologies as elements of effective waste management approaches and emerging zero waste strategies. Private entities are also focusing attention on conversion technologies for investment opportunities as well as forward-looking steps to meet market demands. For more than a decade, ARI has supported and guided the consideration of solid waste conversion technologies, and we continue to focus on providing the following services:
Solid Waste Management
Municipal Waste Management Plan and Implementation Support
Renewable Technologies Implementation Plan, Solid Waste Alternatives
Zero Waste Strategic Plan, Economic Modeling
Recycling Planning and Implementation, Public Private Partnership Approaches
Planning and Project Development Support for Conversion Technology Projects
Sustainable Solid Waste Management Study, Conversion Technology Alternatives
Siting Study and Economic Analysis for Conversion Technology Demonstration Project
Resource Recovery Planning and Implementation, Conversion Technology Options
Feasibility Study and Procurement Assistance for Anaerobic Digestion Project
Independent Assessment of Anaerobic Digestion Technologies and Reference Facilities
Evaluation of Gasification Technologies for Project-Specific Applications
Assessment of Plasma Gasification Technologies for Private Investment
Operations Monitoring and Technical Assistance for Waste to Energy Facility
Resolving Firm under Waste to Energy Facility Purchase and Sale Agreement
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Contract Monitoring for Wastewater Treatment Plant Public Private Partnership
Technical Audit for Operations of Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Procurement Services – Contract Operations of Water and Wastewater Facilities
Evaluation and Procurement Assistance – Biosolids Management Options
Technical and Economic Support for Sale of Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Contract Negotiation Support for Desalination Project
Renewable Energy Generation
Strategic Plan for Development of Biomass Enterprise Zones
Feasibility Study – Biomass to Energy
Strategic Assessment Support to Investor Owned Utility for Renewable Energy Generation
Procurement Assistance – Contract Services for Electrical Lineworkers
Focus practice areas provided by ARI include public private partnerships and solid waste conversion technologies:
Public Private Partnerships
ARI specializes in assisting public clients assess the feasibility of and implement environmental infrastructure through alternative project delivery methods including design, build, operate procurements and contract operations. Alternative project delivery offers municipalities the means to engage the private sector in providing services to public entities for upgrading, operating, and funding infrastructure. Public-Private Partnerships have become more widespread as an effective approach to developing needed infrastructure with shared costs and risks.
ARI offers more than 30 years of experience successfully helping clients consider and implement Public-Private Partnerships, for solid waste management, water/wastewater treatment, and renewable energy generation market areas. The prime objectives of our services are to assess technical, financial and/or institutional alternatives for required public sector infrastructure improvements, and to assist in implementing selected solutions for municipal infrastructure projects that reduce costs and public risk. Services we provide include:
- Feasibility Studies and Strategic Planning
- Assessment of Procurement and Project Delivery Options
- Preparation of Procurement Documents
- Evaluation of Qualifications and Proposals for Contractor Selection
- Project Implementation
- Contract Operations Monitoring
- Contract Administration Support
Solid Waste Conversion Technologies
ARI is recognized nationally as a leader in the assessment and implementation of solid waste conversion technologies including thermal (pyrolysis, gasification, plasma gasification), biological (anaerobic digestion), chemical and mechanical systems. These promising technologies offer the prospect for application of highly efficient systems for electricity production, generation of energy in forms other than electricity (fuels and/or chemicals), and compatibility with certain air pollution control systems for cost-effective environmental control. Conversion technologies complement recycling and organics diversion practices, and are an effective means to sustainably manage non-recyclable waste and achieve high levels of landfill diversion.
Many local and regional governmental jurisdictions throughout the United States are considering solid waste conversion technologies as elements of effective waste management approaches and emerging zero waste strategies. Private entities are also focusing attention on conversion technologies for investment opportunities as well as forward-looking steps to meet market demands. For more than a decade, ARI has supported and guided the consideration of solid waste conversion technologies, and we continue to focus on providing the following services:
- Technology Evaluations, including Reference Facility Tours
- Economic Analyses and Market Assessments
- Feasibility Studies and Project Planning Assistance
- Procurement, Including Proposal Evaluation
- Project Implementation Support