Eco-Toilet Consulting Services

Barnstable County is seeking a qualified consultant for Eco-Toilet Consulting Services through Request for Proposals (RFP) #8103, issued on November 4, 2025, with proposals due November 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. The project aims to support the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center (MASSTC) by engaging a consultant to perform comprehensive ecological sanitation system tasks. Specific deliverables include conducting information exchanges with manufacturers, developing training sessions, performing site assessments for up to 40 potential urine-diverting (UD) system installation locations, producing options reports, completing system designs and permits for at least 25 sites, and supporting ongoing ecological sanitation system projects. Proposal evaluation will focus on four primary criteria: relevant experience and qualifications, technical approach and understanding of scope, capacity and availability to meet schedule, and communication and collaboration capabilities. The contract is expected to begin upon execution and expire two years from the execution date, with a critical emphasis on completing key deliverables by February 2026 to meet grant project period requirements. Electronic bids will be submitted through the Bonfire Online Bid Submission Platform, with no hard copy bids accepted.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement is grant-funded and requires a consultant with specialized expertise in ecological sanitation systems. The RFP indicates that Barnstable County reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and will award the contract to the most responsive, responsible proposer offering the most advantageous proposal response. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a substantial project involving detailed site assessments, system design, permitting, and ongoing support for up to 40 potential installation locations. The consulting services will require demonstrated technical proficiency in ecological sanitation systems, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center and potentially various manufacturers and stakeholders.