Feasibilty study for developing a regional waste management plan.

Clarendon County is leading a regional Request for Proposals (RFP 2024-007) seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive Feasibility Study for Developing a Regional Waste Management Plan, targeting counties including Sumter, Williamsburg, Lee, and Calhoun. The primary project goal is to divert waste from landfills by exploring and recommending new or enhanced recycling, waste prevention, composting, and material management programs. The study requires a detailed approach including initial data review, materials and markets analysis, resource inventory, waste characterization, and feasibility assessment of potential waste management strategies. Proposals will be evaluated by a selection committee using a 100-point system, with points distributed across five categories: prior specialized experience (30 points), technical approach (25 points), project manager and team experience (25 points), references (10 points), and pricing (10 points). Key submission deadlines include a question submission deadline of September 27, 2024, and a proposal due date of October 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, with proposals to be submitted to Jeffrey A. Hyde, Procurement Director, at 3 South Church Street in Manning, SC.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project budget is established at a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.00, with the county reserving the right to negotiate with the highest-ranked firm and potentially require oral presentations from top candidates. Contractors must provide a certificate of insurance and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The study is designed as a cooperative effort among participating stakeholders, with potential opportunities for combining resources, exploring grant funding, and developing shared regional waste management infrastructure. Bidders will need to demonstrate significant expertise in waste management planning, market analysis, and regional municipal collaboration. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project emphasizes a collaborative approach to developing innovative waste reduction strategies across multiple county jurisdictions.