Compostability RFP PreOfferSlides final.pdf
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- Compostability Research and Technical Report
- Solicitation number
- S-34000-00014782
- Issued by
- Multnomah County, Oregon
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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Materials Management Program for a Compostability Research & Technical Report project. The RFP seeks a contractor to conduct research examining the effects of covered products on composting facilities and finished compost, with a bid number S-34000-00014782. The pre-offer conference is scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by October 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Proposals are due on October 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM, and the notice of award is anticipated by December 15, 2025. The project will involve five main tasks: project kick-off and work plan finalization, two research phases, partner engagement, and a final technical report synthesis.
The project will require a comprehensive approach, with proposals evaluated across seven criteria totaling 116 possible points. Key evaluation areas include project plan and technical approach (50 points), project team and key personnel (25 points), work samples (15 points), understanding of Oregon context and regulations (10 points), equity and partner engagement (5 points), budget and cost proposal (5 points), and pricing (6 points). Proposers must submit via OregonBuys and be registered in the system, with required documents including a proposer information sheet, project plan, project team resumes, work samples, references, price and budget, responsibility inquiry, and certification of minimum offer requirements. The research aims to identify options for reducing environmental impacts while maintaining the sustainability of Oregon's compost industry.
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Compostability Research & Technical Report Request for Proposals Pre-Offer Conference OregonBuys Bid #S-34000-00014782
DEQ Materials Management Program October 9, 2025
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Agenda
• Welcome
• Review schedule, submittal requirements and evaluation process
• Review the project: Background and scope of work
• Q&A
• Adjourn
RFP Schedule
Submit questions one of two ways:
1. OregonBuys solicitation Q&A tab
2. BIDSDEQ@deq.oregon.gov
RFP Submittal Requirements Proposals (aka “Offers”) must be submitted via OregonBuys.
Vendors must be registered in OregonBuys to submit proposals.
Offer Submittal Requirements (See Section 3.4) Proposer Information and Certification Sheet (Att C) Project Plan Project Team and Resumes
Continued…
RFP Submittal Requirements Work Samples (at least 3) References (at least 3) (Att D) Price and Budget (Att E)
–Submit as a separate electronic file Responsibility Inquiry (Att G) Certification of Minimum Offer Requirements (Att H)
If applicable (see RFP):
• Disclosure Exemption Affidavit (Att B)
• COBID Certification/Outreach Plan (Att F)
RFP Evaluation Process
Evaluation Committee will review and score proposals
• If clear winner, DEQ will check references, send out the Notice of
Intent to Award and proceed with negotiations.
• If no clear winner, DEQ may choose to conduct Round 2 consisting of interviews, presentations, etc.
Evaluation Criteria (See Section 3.5.2)
• Important! Review evaluation criteria when developing proposals.
RFP Scoring
Evaluation Items Maximum Points Possible
A Project Plan and Technical Approach (Section 3.5.2.1) 50
B Project Team and Key Personnel (Section 3.5.2.2) 25
C Work Samples (Section 3.5.2.3) 15
D Understand of Oregon Context and Regulations (Section 3.5.2.4) 10
E Equity and Partner Engagement Approach (Section 3.5.2.5) 5
F Budget and Cost Proposal (Section 3.5.2.6) 5
G Price (Section 3.6) 6
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 116
Research Project Objectives
Examine the effects of covered products on composting facilities and finished compost;
• Consider trends, challenges, opportunities and relevant policies relating to composting and covered products;
• Consider the experience of compost facilities located in
Oregon and other states; and
• Identify and evaluate options for reducing environmental impacts while maintaining and enhancing the environmental and economic sustainability of Oregon’s compost industry.
Scope of Work
Tasks Description
Project Kick-Off and Work Plan Finalization Contractor will submit an initial, detailed Work Plan outlining their approach to the scope of work.
Research Phase I This task includes all background research, literature review, and initial policy analysis.
Partner Engagement The Contractor will conduct targeted engagement via interviews with composting facilities, local governments, waste haulers, Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), Oregon Refuse and Recycling Association (ORRA), and Oregon Recycling System Advisory Council
(ORSAC).
Research Phase II The focus areas for this second phase of research will be informed by the partner engagement process in Task 3.
Final Technical Report Synthesize findings from all previous tasks into the Final Technical Report.
Questions
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| Agenda |
| RFP Schedule |
| RFP Submittal Requirements |
| RFP Submittal Requirements |
| RFP Evaluation Process |
| RFP Scoring |
| Research Project Objectives |
| Scope of Work |
| Questions |
| Title VI and alternative formats |
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