Solid Waste Outreach Service

The government authority in Seattle, WA requires a consultant to provide solid waste outreach services focused on K-12 schools. The agency aims to instill lasting waste prevention and diversion behaviors in students and staff while improving physical waste processes at school sites. This initiative seeks to increase the volume of materials diverted from garbage streams into recycling and composting systems. The scope of work includes developing a stakeholder plan to identify and coordinate with partners for activity implementation. The selected vendor will handle project planning, goal setting, and the creation of systems to measure progress through annual plan updates. Responsibilities also encompass project management, timeline development, and regular stakeholder meetings. The agency requires a technical assistance program to support waste prevention, diversion, and reuse efforts. Educational programming must cover classroom-based, project-based, and out-of-school learning for K-12 youth. The consultant must also develop and maintain systems to track, evaluate, and report on sites receiving these services. Eligibility is limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency expects the performance of the work to occur offsite. The total budget for this initiative is up to 450,000 USD. The contract period will span three years. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2026. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by June 5, 2026.