Collecting, Hauling and Processing of Food Scraps at Farmers Markets

Fairfax County, Virginia is seeking to establish a term contract for the collection, hauling, and processing of food scraps from a group of farmers markets operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority. The food scraps will be collected from residential customers and will contain items that cannot be composted in a backyard composter, such as meat, bones, dairy, and compostable service ware and containers. Submissions for this solicitation will only be accepted electronically via the Bonfire procurement portal, and bids submitted by paper, telephone, fax, or email will not be accepted. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor for a term period, with the possibility of renewal options.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No details are provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, the solicitation does not include any information about possible award values or budget ranges.