Compostability Research and Technical Report

The Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a consultant to conduct a literature review, interviews with partners, and draft a final report on the compostability of covered products and their effects on composting systems. The project includes tasks such as project kick-off, research phases, partner engagement, and final technical report. The evaluation criteria include project plan, technical approach, work samples, project team, understanding of Oregon context and regulations, equity and partner engagement approach, and budget and cost proposal. • The project requires the consultant to examine the effects of covered products on composting facilities and finished compost. • The consultant must consider trends, challenges, opportunities, and relevant policies relating to composting and covered products. • The consultant will conduct targeted engagement via interviews with composting facilities, local governments, waste haulers, and other organizations. • The final technical report will synthesize findings from all previous tasks.