Description
The State of Maine seeks a vendor to design, develop, host, and maintain an integrated digital platform that supports its Packaging Stewardship Program. The solution must include a public‑facing website, a secure multi‑user portal, and a mobile field‑data‑collection application, all fully integrated and compliant with state IT, security, and accessibility standards. In addition to the technical build, the awarded organization will operate day‑to‑day program functions such as producer registration, annual reporting, cost‑study execution, municipal reimbursement calculations, fund administration, and the production of required annual and periodic reports. The contract spans an initial three‑plus‑year term with up to three optional two‑year renewals, allowing up to a ten‑year engagement.
• Build and maintain a secure portal, public website, and field‑data app (optional UPC scanning).
• Administer the Packaging Stewardship Fund, conduct 12 municipal cost studies per year, and generate auto‑calculated reimbursements.
• Provide ongoing program operations: guidance documents, producer support, annual reporting, litter audits, and a statewide recycling needs assessment.