Opportunity
Austin Afo #RFP 1500 RGW3011
City of Austin Seeks Consultant for Multiple Material Rate Study (Trash, Recycling, Organics)
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
RFP 1500 RGW3011
NAICS
541620
The City of Austin is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive Multiple Material Rate Study for residential and commercial trash, recycling, and organics streams. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Austin Resource Recovery, Central Procurement Office - Scope of Work: - Community-wide Capture Rate Study - Per Capita Disposal Rate Study - Combined Diversion Rate and Waste Characterization Study - Studies must cover both Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) and non-ARR collected material streams - Statistically valid sampling across all City Council districts - Detailed sorting, analysis, and reporting of waste materials - Presentations to City commissions and comprehensive final reporting with recommendations - Notable Requirements: - Detailed cost breakdowns by staff and task - Compliance with City of Austin's M/WBE program (no subcontracting goals set) - Adherence to local and small business preference programs - Firm, fixed price contract; payment upon completion and acceptance of tasks - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - City of Austin, Texas (505 Barton Springs Road, Ste 330, Austin, TX 78704)
Description
The City of Austin is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide a community wide Capture Rate Study, Per Capita Disposal Rate Study, and a combined Diversion Rate and Waste Characterization Study. The studies will involve planning, conducting, and processing data on both Austin Resource Recovery collected and non-collected trash, recycling, and organics material streams for residential and commercial customers. The scope includes data analysis and reporting for these material streams to support city planning and resource recovery efforts.