What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Los Angeles, California requires a vendor to perform a waste characterization study to determine the quantity and composition of organic material in the disposed waste stream. The vendor must deliver statistically defensible, jurisdiction-specific, and region-specific data to support the city's potential request to the agency for an adjustment to its applicable per capita organic waste generation or disposal rate. The contractor will perform the work offsite. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to bid on this contract. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 14, 2026. Applicants may submit their responses digitally via email or online, and the buyer is currently looking for proposal budgets.
Scope of work
- Develop methodology and sampling protocol using 200-pound samples following ASTM procedure D 5231-92
- Conduct waste characterization sampling and sorting overseen by an experienced Site Manager/Field Supervisor
- Perform data analysis including composition estimates, statistical analysis, and calculation of per capita organic waste rate
- Provide draft and final report presenting study results to City staff
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Contractor qualifications, Plan of Study/Scope of Work, Program Management | 30 points |
| Experience on similar projects | 35 points |
| Thoroughness of proposal, approach to providing sound services, and ability to provide services to meet objectives and standards | 20 points |
| Cost of materials and services provided as well as discounts offered for City of Santa Clarita only study | 5 points |
| Cost of materials and services provided as well as discounts offered for regional study | 10 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Site Manager/Field Supervisor experienced in supervising waste characterization sampling and sorting
Documents to include with your response
- Cost File (submitted separately from Response File)
- All signed addendums (if any)
- Designation of Subcontractors/Subconsultants form
- References form
- Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Scope of Work form
- Insurance Required by Contract (Awardee only)
- W-9 Form (Awardee only)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via BidNet
- Instructions
- The response must be uploaded via BidNet. Cost File must be submitted separately from the Response File. Proposals submitted by paper delivery, email, or fax will be deemed non-responsive.