STATE REVISIONS PLAN

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is soliciting proposals for the development of a revised State Solid Waste Management Plan through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The contractor will be responsible for comprehensively updating the State Plan, which includes reviewing legislative authority, mandatory requirements under the Solid Waste Policy and Management Act, assessing current waste management methods, and developing projections for future practices. Key deliverables include conducting a review of existing waste characterization studies, annual reports, and county-level data; creating and implementing surveys targeting approximately 100 county Solid Waste Directors or Recycling Coordinators; participating in virtual or in-person meetings with SCDES staff; and preparing at least one draft revision for review. The solicitation requires offerors to submit detailed technical proposals demonstrating their experience in developing similar state-level reports, with evaluation criteria focused on technical approach, qualifications, and pricing. Critical dates include a proposal submission deadline of December 3, 2025, at 2:30 PM ET, with award notification scheduled for January 7, 2026, and a contract period from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the solicitation does require minority participation documentation. Vendors must be registered with the State of South Carolina and submit all offers online through www.procurement.sc.gov. The maximum budget for this project is $100,000, with costs to be submitted as a separate file attachment from the technical proposal. Offerors must provide evidence of insurance, three comparable reports performed within the last five years, and a minimum of three references, including at least one from a state or federal agency. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may conduct discussions and negotiations with responsive offerors. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor determined to be the highest-ranked, responsive, and responsible offeror based on the comprehensive evaluation of their technical approach, organizational qualifications, and pricing strategy.