RFP(P) 2025 Processing Fee and Handling Fee Cost Surveys, DRR24051

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for technical services to conduct an economic study determining the statewide weighted average actual costs to recycle for certified recycling centers. The procurement, identified as RFP(P) 2025 Processing Fee and Handling Fee Cost Surveys (DRR24051), seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive technical analysis across multiple California jurisdictions, including but not limited to counties like Los Angeles, San Diego, Alameda, and Sacramento. The primary objective is to develop an accurate, volume-based assessment of recycling center processing and handling costs statewide. Deliverables are expected to include a detailed economic study that provides insights into the actual expenses associated with recycling operations. The solicitation was posted on December 11, 2024, with proposals due by January 20, 2025. Interested parties can obtain additional information through the CalRecycle website or contact Felix Valencia at contracts@calrecycle.ca.gov for specific questions about the solicitation.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified technical consulting and economic research firms capable of conducting comprehensive statewide cost surveys. The new electronic bid submission platform suggests a modern, competitive procurement process that likely welcomes proposals from various qualified vendors with expertise in economic analysis, recycling industry economics, and statistical survey methodologies. Potential respondents should demonstrate strong capabilities in data collection, economic modeling, and understanding of California's recycling infrastructure. Although no specific budget range is mentioned, the complexity of a statewide economic study suggests a significant project scope. Vendors will need to showcase their ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize complex cost data from recycling centers across diverse California jurisdictions, indicating a potentially substantial contract value commensurate with the project's comprehensive nature.