Holiday Grease Roundup

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 2025-097 for the Holiday Grease Roundup, seeking experienced firms to provide comprehensive collection, transportation, and recycling/disposal services for used cooking oil and grease across North Central Texas. The procurement is structured as a non-monetary partnership targeting 16 counties, with vendors able to select specific service areas. Proposers must provide clean, labeled containers, coordinate logistics with participating cities and utilities, service containers, transport collected materials, and document recycling or disposal methods. The project is part of the Wastewater And Treatment Education Roundtable (WATER) initiative aimed at reducing potential damage to household plumbing and wastewater treatment systems. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM CT on August 28, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of November 1, 2025, and a contract term ending February 28, 2026. The evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale, with 5% allocated to key personnel, 5% to references, 30% to project-related experience and qualifications, and 60% to the technical proposal.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. NCTCOG will provide a marketing toolkit and assist in introducing the selected vendor to participating entities. The procurement is designed with no guaranteed minimum quantities or end-user participation, which suggests flexibility for potential vendors. While no specific budget range is provided, the non-monetary partnership structure indicates that revenue will be generated through the recycling and disposal of collected cooking oil and grease. Vendors can choose to serve multiple counties within the North Central Texas region, including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, and others, which provides scalability and potential for broader service coverage. The project's environmental focus and collaborative approach with local municipalities make it an attractive opportunity for firms specializing in waste management and recycling services.