Award of RFP for Pollution Prev & Food Waste Reduction TAP

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an award recommendation for RFP 260000002460, a Pollution Prevention and Food Waste Reduction Technical Assistance Program contract, with the State Administrative Board approval deadline on October 15, 2026.

Eastern Research Group, Inc., located in Concord, Massachusetts, is recommended for award with a score of 98 out of 100 and a proposed total project cost of $401,570.48. The contract term is one year with an option for one additional one-year renewal. The Joint Evaluation Committee, composed of four EGLE representatives, assessed three bidders across five technical criteria: General Requirements (15 points), Project Plan (25 points), Reporting (10 points), Key Personnel (25 points), and Vendor Questions Worksheet (25 points), totaling 100 points. Eastern Research Group met all RFP requirements with only minor deficiencies noted in sample reporting documentation.

Michigan State University scored 75 and WSP Michigan, Inc., scored 68. Both fell below the acceptable threshold due to deficiencies in project approach detail, timeline feasibility, key personnel qualifications and experience, and reporting deliverables. The award recommendation reflects the bidder's technical performance combined with the lowest proposed cost. Unsuccessful bidders may request a debriefing session with EGLE Solicitation Manager Lisa VanOstran at vanostranl@michigan.gov or 517-599-7680.