Philadelphia Gas Works Procureware #35890

RFI: Organic Waste Diversion Project Consulting and Technology Solutions for Philadelphia

Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), in partnership with the City of Philadelphia Departments of Sanitation and Aviation, is seeking input from experienced organizations on organic waste diversion projects: - Government Buyer: - Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation, and Department of Aviation - Scope of Requested Services: - Consulting and development support for the design, development, and operation of organic waste diversion and processing systems - Focus on advanced biochemical (e.g., anaerobic digestion) and thermochemical (e.g., hydrothermal carbonization, gasification, pyrolysis) conversion technologies - Exploration of commercial structures, financing models, and project viability - Input on organics separation methods and integration with municipal, commercial, and institutional waste streams - Targeted End-Use Products: - Renewable natural gas (RNG), syngas, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hydrogen, carbon dioxide, digestate, and biochar - Unique Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with municipal waste streams and advanced waste conversion technologies - Ability to address environmental, economic, and community impacts - Support for Philadelphia's zero-waste and carbon neutrality goals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFI is open to all qualified entities - Information gathered will inform future solicitations (RFQs/RFPs)

Description

Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), along with the City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation and Department of Aviation, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from experienced entities on developing and operating organic waste diversion projects. The RFI seeks information on biochemical and thermochemical waste conversion processes, end-use energy products, commercial structures, financing models, and project viability. The goal is to explore options for diverting organic waste streams to reduce emissions and create economic value, potentially leading to future solicitations such as RFQs or RFPs. Responses are due by May 13, 2026.

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