Economic Impact Study on Composting in the State of Nevada

The State of Nevada, through its Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Protection, and Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management, is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct an Economic Impact Study on Composting in Nevada. The procurement is a six-month contract funded by a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling federal grant, with the primary objective of assessing the financial implications of voluntary and potential mandatory large-scale composting programs across municipalities and state agencies. The primary deliverable will be a comprehensive Economic Impact and Viability Report that includes an inventory of existing compost facilities, analysis of end markets across Nevada counties, cost-benefit analysis of equipment and operational requirements, feasibility assessments for urban and rural composting programs, and policy implementation recommendations. Evaluation criteria will encompass vendor knowledge and expertise (20 points), project experience (25 points), RFP requirements adherence (10 points), key personnel qualifications (25 points), business references (20 points), and cost (20 points), with a total possible score of 90 points. Key dates include a December 8, 2025 deadline for questions, December 22, 2025 for reference submissions, and a proposal due date of December 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with an anticipated award notice on January 27, 2026 and Board of Examiners approval expected March 10, 2026.

The solicitation includes several restrictions and preferences for vendors, with mandatory minimum requirements including Nevada business license registration, sam.gov entity registration, and compliance with Nevada law regarding data encryption and stateside data maintenance. Nevada-based businesses will receive a five percent preference, with an inverse preference applied to out-of-state vendors from states with in-state preferences. Vendors must provide proof of comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($2M aggregate, $1M per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1M combined single limit), Workers' Compensation with statutory limits, and Professional Liability ($1M per claim, $2M annual aggregate). While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes compliance with civil rights legislation and requires vendors to adhere to federal guidelines if federal funds are utilized. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor at the State's discretion, with the potential contract term running from approximately March 10, 2026 through September 2026. Although the cost schedule document does not display completed pricing information, the comprehensive nature of the study suggests a substantial budget allocation for this important environmental and economic research project.