Solid Waste Procurement Consultant

The City of Palo Alto Public Works Environmental Services is seeking proposals from consulting firms to support development and procurement of a comprehensive solid waste management services agreement, with proposals due December 1, 2026. The opportunity is posted in Santa Clara County, California, and notice posted October 27, 2026.

The consultant will provide technical, strategic, and support services across the procurement lifecycle, including assisting the City with proposal evaluations, negotiations, and finalization of a future agreement or agreements. Required expertise is in comparable municipal solid waste agreements, covering technical, operational, regulatory, financial, and community-specific considerations unique to Palo Alto. Deliverables include recommendations on agreement structure, compensation methodology, and term options, designed to support a competitive procurement process, ensure high-quality and reliable service delivery, and advance the City's zero waste, sustainability, and climate action goals.

Attached files include a Cost_Proposal.doc, an Insurance Requirement attachment, a Professional Services Agreement sample, a Firm Experience form, and the solicitation document Solid_Waste_Procurement_Consultant.pdf, which was posted October 27, 2026. The insurance requirement, sample agreement, cost proposal, and firm experience form were posted October 20, 2026.