Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) sought proposals from qualified responders for conducting a waste characterization study evaluating the types of materials generated and discarded in Minnesota and their relative prominence in Minnesota’s waste streams. The priority focus will be on Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) with analysis taking place at facilities that serve the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and at facilities that serve Greater Minnesota. Data will be collected during different seasons to account for differences in waste characteristics.
This information will assist the MPCA, the state, local governments and industry better understand opportunities and barriers to improve source reduction reuse, recycling and other waste diversion programs. The study should be conducted using an approach that is consistent with industry best management practices (BMPs) and provide accurate, reliable results. The study will be utilized by the MPCA to assist in its long-term planning by providing a comprehensive understanding of the composition of waste currently being disposed to target majority components of the waste stream for future reduction, diversion, recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, and reduce the overall amount of material requiring disposal.
Closed: Responses were due Oct. 17, 2024
Questions and answers
Prospective responders who have any questions regarding this RFP must email contracts.pca@state.mn.us, subject line “Waste Characterization Study,” no later than October 9, 2024. Answers to questions will be posted in the SWIFT Supplier Portal. MPCA employees cannot answer questions about this RFP; direct contact regarding this RFP with any MPCA personnel may result in disqualification.
Available funds
The initial contract is estimated to be up to approximately $350,000.
How to apply
The request for proposal (RFP) and application materials can only be viewed through the online SWIFT portal. The RFP is termed an “Event” within the SWIFT system.
- Go to the online SWIFT portal.
- Click on "Bidding opportunities".
- Find the event by name (MPCA Waste Characterization Study) or ID (2000016201).
- Click "View Bid Package" to see the RFP and forms. (There’s no need to log in to see the documents.)
Grant applications are only accepted through the SWIFT portal.
- Register as a bidder in the SWIFT Supplier Portal, (Bidding = "applying")
- Choose "Register for an Account" and then "Register as a Bidder".
If you are already registered in the SWIFT system as a supplier (previously known as a vendor), use your supplier ID. Visit the SWIFT Supplier Portal under “Informational Tips” and “Supplier Portal Help” for more information. For questions about applying through SWIFT, please contact the Vendor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, option 1.