B2727332 - Prison Compost Program.docx
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This is a Request for Proposals from the City of Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) for organic waste collection, composting operations, and community composting services. The scope of services encompasses collecting organic waste from four PDP facilities (Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, Riverside Correctional Facility, Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, and Detention Center) on a regular schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, transporting materials to the centralized composting facility at 8215 Torresdale Avenue, and operating and maintaining the existing aerated static pile composting system. The contractor will also provide composting education and hands-on training for incarcerated participants, support a vocational certification program administered through a partnering local university with a minimum of two formal instructional cohorts annually, and manage a community composting program including identifying drop-off locations and servicing designated sites. The contract term is one year, beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with the purchase order expected to be available mid-July 2026.
The maximum contract value is $94,000 with payment made upon receipt and approval of invoices. Qualified proposers must demonstrate experience operating composting facilities, knowledge of aerated static pile composting systems, understanding of environmental and regulatory compliance requirements, and experience managing programs involving correctional facilities and incarcerated workers. Deliverables include organic waste collection and transportation services, facility operation and maintenance, composting education and vocational training support, community composting program coordination and expansion, and monthly and quarterly performance reports detailing organic material collected, contamination rates, community participation, educational activities, and university coordination.
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Request for Proposals (RFP) Summary – B2727332 City of Philadelphia – Department of Prisons (PDP) Organic Waste Collection, Composting Operations, and Community Composting Services Purpose The City of Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to collect, transport, process, and compost organic waste generated at PDP facilities. The selected contractor will operate and maintain the Department’s existing aerated static pile composting system located at 8215 Torresdale Avenue and support educational, vocational, and community composting initiatives.
Contract Term This is an annual contract to begin July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Scope of Services The selected contractor shall:
Organic Waste Collection and Transportation
· Collect organic waste from designated PDP facilities on a regular schedule (currently Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).
· Transport collected materials to the centralized composting facility at 8215 Torresdale Avenue.
Compost Facility Operations
· Operate and maintain the existing aerated static pile composting system.
· Ensure all composting activities comply with applicable City, State, and Federal regulations.
· Coordinate daily operations with PDP staff and incarcerated participants.
Educational and Workforce Development
· Provide composting education and hands-on training for incarcerated participants.
· Support a vocational certification program administered through a partnering local university.
· Conduct a minimum of two formal instructional cohorts annually.
· Provide year-round mentoring and workforce development support.
Community Composting Program
· Identify and coordinate community compost drop-off locations.
· Develop and maintain collection schedules.
· Service designated community composting sites.
Facilities Served Services may support operations at the following PDP facilities:
· Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF)
· Riverside Correctional Facility (RCF)
· Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (PICC)
· Detention Center (DC) Reporting Requirements The contractor shall provide monthly and quarterly reports detailing:
· Organic material collected
· Contamination rates
· Community composting activities and participation
· Educational and training activities
· Coordination with the partnering university Contractor Qualifications Proposers must demonstrate:
· Experience operating composting facilities
· Knowledge of aerated static pile composting systems
· Understanding of environmental and regulatory compliance requirements
· Experience managing programs involving correctional facilities and incarcerated workers Compensation
· Maximum contract value: $94,000
· Payment will be made upon receipt and approval of invoices.
Deliverables
1. Organic waste collection and transportation services.
2. Operation and maintenance of the composting facility.
3. Composting education and vocational training support.
4. Community composting program coordination and expansion.
5. Monthly and quarterly performance reports.
6. Regulatory compliance management and documentation.
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