Sullivan county waste to energy facility

Sullivan County, New York is seeking proposals from commercial firms to develop a Waste to Energy (WTE) facility as part of its long-term sustainability initiative. The procurement, designated as RFP #R-25-21, aims to establish local responsibility for in-county waste management within Sullivan County. The primary objective is to create a facility that can process and convert waste into energy, addressing local waste management needs. A pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for July 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. located at 91 Landfill Drive in Monticello, NY. Interested companies are required to submit written comments on the Draft RFP by 3:00 p.m. on August 22, 2025, with the final RFP expected to be issued in September 2025. The county's selection process will be comprehensive, evaluating proposals based on multiple factors beyond just price or potential revenues, and will be conducted under Section 120-w of the General Municipal Law of New York State. The anticipated contract term is set to begin in December 2025.

The procurement does not include any specific set-aside designations, such as for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were listed in the contract opportunity documentation. The solicitation is open to commercial firms with expertise in waste-to-energy technologies and infrastructure development. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated in the available documents. Potential respondents will need to demonstrate technical capability, sustainability approach, and innovative waste management solutions. Companies interested in the opportunity can obtain draft proposal documents from the Director of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center. While price will be a consideration, the county emphasizes a holistic evaluation approach that considers multiple factors beyond financial metrics, suggesting a preference for comprehensive and technologically advanced waste management solutions that align with the county's sustainability goals.