Alternative Solid Waste Management Infrastructure Pilot Solutions

The City of Bridgeport, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Alternative Solid Waste Management Infrastructure Pilot Solutions, seeking innovative waste management technologies capable of processing 15-25 tons of waste per day. The procurement targets experienced firms with modular and distributed systems that can reduce environmental impacts and align with environmental justice principles. Specific requirements include detailed assessments of financial feasibility, technology specifications, input and output characteristics, scalability, and sustainability. Respondents must provide comprehensive information about feedstock requirements, potential outputs like electricity or renewable natural gas, utility needs, environmental impacts, and potential community benefits including job creation. The submission deadline is Friday, September 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with electronic submissions required through the OpenGov procurement portal. The city explicitly excludes traditional trash-to-energy and incineration technologies from consideration. Importantly, this RFI is strictly for information gathering and does not guarantee a future contract award or financial commitment.

The RFI does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears open to a wide range of developers and organizations with expertise in alternative waste management technologies. While no specific budget range is provided, the focus on pilot solutions suggests potential for future implementation and scalable investments. The city emphasizes technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and community impact as key evaluation criteria. Respondents will likely be assessed on their ability to demonstrate clean technology solutions, environmental benefits, potential for job creation, and alignment with the city's waste management objectives. The RFI represents an exploratory phase of procurement, designed to gather information and identify potential innovative approaches to solid waste management without a predetermined commitment to contract award.