Recycle Right: Cart Tagging Initiative

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The Washington State Department of Ecology is soliciting bids for a consulting services contract to develop and execute a cart tagging initiative across multiple communities in the state. The primary objectives are to reduce contamination in the curbside recycling stream, measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the cart tagging program, and incorporate equity and environmental justice considerations. The scope of work includes planning and project design, volunteer solicitation, scheduling, performing the cart tagging, analyzing and reporting the findings, and overall project management. Ecology is seeking highly qualified and experienced contractors to submit proposals demonstrating a well-thought-out work plan, use of qualified personnel, and a robust data collection and reporting methodology. The total budget for this procurement is $500,000 and the period of performance is from the contract award date through June 30, 2025, with an option to extend for up to one additional two-year period. Proposals are due by August 6, 2024.

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The RFP encourages the use of small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses as subcontractors. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value is up to $500,000, and Ecology has not provided a specific budget range for individual bids.