27ESLQBSGRAH-0001 - Iowa Solid Waste Environmental Management Program Services

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is requesting proposals for consulting services to support the Iowa Solid Waste Environmental Management System (EMS) Program under RFP 542-DNRRFP-3125-2027, with proposals due October 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CDT.

The scope requires qualified consultants with professional experience in environmental management systems to provide strategic support, training, technical assistance, and auditing services for the EMS Program, which operates as a voluntary alternative to traditional solid waste comprehensive planning under Iowa Code Chapter 455J. The program focuses on six key areas: organics waste management, household hazardous materials collection, water quality, greenhouse gas reduction, recycling services, and environmental education.

Respondents must submit separate technical and cost proposal files. Documentation required includes the IMPACS Project Invitation and Registration, the full RFP, a cost proposal, and an RFP Exceptions Form. Any respondent requesting confidential treatment of specific information must complete and sign the confidentiality form, conspicuously mark the proposal, clearly identify each confidential item on individual pages, and submit a public copy with confidential information excised. Contract terms, contract value, and contract duration are not specified in the event document.

The RFP opens September 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CDT. Contract terms and conditions are available on the Iowa DNR website at http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RFPBidLettings.aspx. The primary contact is Colton Lullmann at colton.lullmann@dnr.iowa.gov. Respondents must comply with certification and resubmission requirements if amendments are posted or if the bid is reopened after initial submission.