Industrial Symbiosis Technical Assistance Service

The government authority in Salem, Oregon is seeking a consultant with experience in industrial symbiosis to provide technical assistance to pilot communities. The agency is trying to develop strategies and prospective projects that promote industrial symbiosis activities both regionally and statewide. To achieve this, the selected contractor must convene regular meetings with pilot communities and relevant stakeholders to support project development and coordinate ongoing efforts. The scope of work covers stakeholder engagement, initial feasibility evaluation, risk identification, and industrial symbiosis project development. The agency also requires strategic analysis and policy recommendations to guide future initiatives. The contractor must maintain transparent, consistent communication with stakeholders to clarify expectations, track emerging opportunities or concerns, and gather insights that inform project design and feasibility assessments. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The contractor will perform all work offsite over a contract period of one year. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to define the cost. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 22, 2026.