Compost Infrastructure & Market Study

The State of Oregon, acting through the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), is issuing an Intermediate Procurement for a Contractor to perform research on statewide food waste recovery infrastructure and markets. The project will assess Oregon's existing food recovery system capacity, identify barriers to expanding capacity, assess the potential for expanding capacity to meet future needs, and provide recommendations for interventions to help Oregon reach its commitment of 50-percent food waste reduction by 2030. The Contractor will be required to develop a detailed work plan, survey permitted composting facilities, analyze the potential for expanding processing capacity, identify barriers to expansion, and provide recommendations. The initial contract term is 2 years with options to renew up to 4 years, and DEQ estimates the total project cost at $125,000. Proposals will be evaluated on the Offeror's understanding of the project requirements and ability to successfully execute the work.

The procurement opportunity does not include any set-aside designations, but the RFP requires Offerors to provide a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan detailing steps taken to solicit certified minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses for any potential subcontracting opportunities. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the RFP does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Pricing terms, funding sources, and award value are not provided in the attached documents.