Recycling Improvement Consulting Services

Orange County, Florida is seeking a consultant for Recycling Improvement Consulting Services through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process, designated as solicitation Y25-185. The procurement is specifically for professional services to support the county's Recycling Quality Improvement Program, with key objectives including field data collection, recycling cart inspections, contamination reduction, and comprehensive analytical services. Proposed deliverables encompass program support development, residential recycling cart field inspections, waste and recycling composition studies, contamination evaluation assistance, and conducting surveys and focus groups. The evaluation criteria will be weighted across multiple factors: staff qualifications (20%), firm qualifications (20%), technical approach (30%), location (10%), and fee proposal (20%). Critical procurement dates include a project release on April 8, 2025, a deadline for questions on April 17, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST, and a proposal submission deadline of May 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST. All submissions must be made electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with no alternative submission methods permitted.

The contract will be structured as a three-year term agreement, with potential annual pricing adjustments using the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), limited to a maximum increase of 4%. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, proposers must comply with various county requirements including E-Verify, drug-free workplace policies, and anti-human trafficking regulations. The fee schedule includes detailed hourly rates for different staff levels and tasks, with annual mileage reimbursement capped at $15,000. Though a precise total contract value is not specified, the award will be determined based on proposed rates and estimated annual service quantities. Technical support for the procurement process is available through multiple channels, including chat, email (support@procurenow.com), and phone (1-855-680-4747), with support hours spanning Monday through Friday, 8am - 8pm EST. The procurement will be managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, with Carrie Mathes leading the process and Kaitlin Kolhoff serving as the primary point of contact.