Reunity resources currently serves 22 santa FE public schools in the collection of daily cafeteria and kitchen food waste. They provide each school with two to four rolling carts, depending on the need of each site, and these carts are “traded out” twice

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The Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) is seeking to contract with Reunity Resources for food waste collection services at 22 schools within Santa Fe County and Santa Fe City. The contract involves Reunity Resources providing each school with two to four rolling carts for food waste collection, exchanging these carts twice a week, and offering initial training for staff and students on composting protocols. This sole source contract is part of the school district's sustainability program aimed at reducing waste to landfill and increasing recycling diversion rates. SFPS has determined that Reunity Resources is the only provider capable of delivering the required services, including consistent cart delivery and removal, which is essential for the program's success and compliance with health standards. The proposed contract term is from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 at a total amount of $59,005.

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This contract opportunity is designated as a sole source procurement, as Reunity Resources is the only local food waste hauler licensed by the City of Santa Fe to perform this work. While other vendors may be able to provide composting services, they do not offer the essential cart delivery and removal that enables SFPS to efficiently operate the program across multiple school sites. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The available budget for this contract is $59,005.