Solid Waste Consulting Services

The county government authority in North Carolina is seeking professional solid waste consulting services to support its recycling and solid waste department. The agency needs to solve the challenges of managing landfill capacity, identifying waste diversion gaps, and evaluating emerging waste technologies. This initiative aims to optimize local waste management operations through data-driven strategies and private-sector market assessments. The scope of work requires a comprehensive review of current waste composition and tonnage data alongside an evaluation of landfill operations, capacity, and constraints. The selected partner must identify waste diversion and recycling gaps, analyze diversion potential by waste stream, and perform benchmarking of best practices. Additionally, the project covers assessing technical feasibility, scalability, risks, and identifying solutions tailored to the county's specific size, waste profile, and regulatory environment. Bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States to be eligible for this opportunity. The agency requires the performance of all consulting work to be conducted onsite. Budget details are not pre-determined, as the agency is looking for proposals to define the financial structure of the project. The agency has established a deadline of June 4, 2026, for the submission of all questions regarding this procurement. Evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's ability to assess private-sector market interest and analyze technical solutions suitable for the county. No other key dates or specific evaluation scoring systems are provided in the initial solicitation.