Organic Waste Management Strategic Planning - Vendors & Cont

The City of Cincinnati is seeking information from qualified firms to support the development of a citywide organic waste management strategic plan. The plan aims to translate completed technical work into a financially credible, politically viable, and equitably designed implementation roadmap that can unlock future public and private capital investment. The City seeks information on comprehensive planning frameworks, geographic information systems (GIS) mapping, local waste stream data, logistical feasibility, and operational frameworks. Firms are asked to provide statements of qualifications, recommended strategic planning approaches, and innovative strategic planning ideas. The City's goal is to build a strong network of qualified firms who can help shape Cincinnati's organic waste framework and advance organic waste diversion projects citywide. Some key points to consider include: • The City aims to sustainably divert 50% of all organic materials by 2028. • The City seeks to establish a decentralized network of medium-scale composting facilities. • Firms should demonstrate familiarity with the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan, Hamilton County Solid Waste Management Plan Update 2024-2038, and other relevant documents. • The City is seeking a firm who understands infrastructure, finance, waste policy, stakeholder facilitation, and political strategy. • The City will utilize the information gathered through this RFI to structure the scope of services for an organic waste management strategic plan request for proposal.