Regional Waste Management Consulting Services

The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP #26661) for Regional Waste Management Consulting Services, seeking a qualified consultant to assist participating municipalities with evaluating and implementing comprehensive waste management strategies. The primary objectives include conducting in-depth assessments of regional waste management options and developing implementation frameworks that address legal and administrative considerations. Ideal candidates will possess demonstrated expertise in municipal waste management, with strong capabilities in legal analysis and administrative planning. The solicitation requires consultants to provide strategic guidance and technical support for developing regional waste management solutions across participating WestCOG municipalities. The RFP opens on November 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST and closes on December 20, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST, with a structured vendor Q&A period running from November 20, 2024, at 12:15 PM EST through December 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. Interested consultants must submit their proposals through the WestCOG website (westcog.org), with Francis Pickering serving as the primary contact at 1 Riverside Rd., Sandy Hook, CT, 06482.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified consultants. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range, leaving financial terms to be negotiated by individual vendors. Payment terms will be vendor-specified, and the RFP has been designated as having no specific line items. Potential respondents are advised to review the full RFP details on the WestCOG website for comprehensive information about submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and project expectations. Contact can be made with the primary contact, Francis Pickering, via telephone at 475-323-2060 or email at ccarpenter@westcog.org for any additional inquiries about the Regional Waste Management Consulting Services opportunity.