Food Waste Management Services Contract

Clemson University is seeking a qualified supplier to provide food waste management services for its on-campus dining facilities. The successful offeror will be responsible for collecting and hauling food waste, providing compostable liners, and rinsing totes as needed. The contract will be for an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The offeror will be evaluated based on price, overall solution, technical approach, and responsiveness to scope, as well as their experience and qualifications. Some key requirements of the contract include: • Providing food waste recycling services for four on-campus dining facilities • Collecting and hauling food waste to a permitted composting facility located within the State of South Carolina • Providing compostable liners and rinsing totes as needed • Implementing a transition plan from the university's current internal program to the external service provider • Providing training for university staff on proper separation of food waste and contamination prevention • Submitting monthly reports on the total tons of food waste collected and diverted from landfill