Description
The State of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued an RFP to select a contractor to deliver a Pollution Prevention and Food Waste Reduction Technical Assistance Program (TAP). The contract is for a one‑year term with an optional one‑year renewal, and the award value is approximately $401,570. The selected vendor will develop and implement a project plan, provide technical assistance to businesses and institutions, produce required reports and toolkits, and assign qualified key personnel with experience in pollution prevention (P2) and food‑waste reduction.
• Scope: Technical assistance, on‑site/virtual assessments, best‑practice toolkits, and reporting for pollution prevention and food‑waste reduction.
• Duration: 1‑year contract (possible 1‑year renewal).
• Budget: $401,570.48 total project cost.
• Evaluation criteria: General requirements, project plan, reporting, key personnel, and vendor questions worksheet (each weighted).
• Mandatory deliverables: Project plan, sample reports/toolkits, qualified staff with P2 experience, and regular progress reports.
• Eligible bidders: Open to all qualified firms; evaluation emphasized technical competence and price.