Avon Commercial Composting Pilot Program

The Town of Avon, located in Colorado's Garfield County, is seeking proposals from qualified solid waste and organics hauling companies to implement a Commercial Composting Pilot Program for 2025-2026. The procurement focuses on securing a single hauler to provide comprehensive waste management services, including waste container provisioning, collection, hauling, and detailed reporting for participating businesses. The program targets at least one large hotel and 3-8 smaller businesses, with key objectives of collecting data on food waste hauling costs, assessing solid waste volume impacts, and measuring potential greenhouse gas reductions. Proposals are due by September 24, 2025, with an anticipated contract award date of October 8, 2025, and service launch planned for Fall 2025 before the ski season. Evaluation criteria will include proposal responsiveness, cost-effectiveness, service capabilities, facility disclosure, greenhouse gas data accuracy, staff training commitment, and vendor references. Proposers must submit an itemized cost breakdown covering hauling, containers, service frequency, and facility costs, with clear pricing structures per container or weight.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The pilot program will be funded through Town allocations and potentially supported by a future Colorado Circular Communities Impact Grant. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, proposers must provide detailed operational data for greenhouse gas calculations, including specifics on truck type, fuel usage, vehicle capacity, mileage, trip frequency, and waste volume. The procurement supports the Town of Avon's broader climate action and circular economy goals, suggesting potential future expansion of the composting initiative. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the program appears designed as a strategic pilot to assess feasibility and potential long-term implementation of commercial composting services. Interested vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive waste management capabilities, environmental commitment, and data tracking expertise.