Municipal Solid Waste Composition Study

The City of Tampa is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive Municipal Solid Waste Composition Study through RFP #25-P-00383, aimed at quantifying trash and recycling volumes and weights across four generator categories: residential, commercial, multi-family, and drop-off locations. The project requires performing detailed sampling at various collection points, including residential carted waste, commercial dumpsters, and materials at the McKay Bay Transfer Station, with the ultimate goal of producing detailed reports analyzing material streams, composition metrics, and waste reduction recommendations. Proposers must have a minimum of five years of experience conducting composition studies in similar-sized municipalities and provide at least two professional references. The evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on experience (25 points), project approach (45 points), and cost (30 points), with additional points allocated for criminal history screening practices and Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on October 23, 2025, and proposal submissions due by November 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with an anticipated three-year contract term and potential for one additional three-year renewal period.

The procurement opportunity includes specific provisions for Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation, with potential bidders able to earn additional evaluation points by incorporating City of Tampa-certified SLBE firms as subcontractors. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation, including an Accessibility Conformance Report demonstrating compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 federal accessibility standards. The city requires that the successful contractor perform at least 51% of the work using their own forces and mandates labor rates aligned with Bureau of Labor Statistics regional standards and a minimum wage of $15 per hour. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the city will compensate the contractor monthly based on percentage of work completed, with invoices payable within 45 days under Florida's Local Government Prompt Payment Act. The city will retain full ownership of all reports, designs, and materials produced during the study, with the contractor maintaining a permanent, non-exclusive license for professional presentations.