Opportunity
Palo Alto Opengov #197334
Consultant Sought for Comprehensive Waste Characterization Study in Palo Alto
Posted
April 06, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
197334
NAICS
541620
The City of Palo Alto's Public Works-Environmental Services department is seeking a consultant to perform a comprehensive waste characterization study to support its Zero Waste goals. - Government Buyer: - City of Palo Alto Public Works-Environmental Services - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive waste characterization study - Includes sampling, analysis, reporting, and comparison with previous data - Covers residential, commercial, hospital, and roll-off waste sectors - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must address detailed content requirements - Mandatory pre-proposal conference - Attachments include sample agreements, insurance requirements, cost proposal forms, materials lists, previous reports, and tonnage data - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The study is intended to inform future planning and support the city's Zero Waste initiatives
Description
This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks an experienced and qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive waste characterization study on the City of Palo Alto's solid waste stream. The study includes sampling, analysis, reporting, and comparison with previous data across multiple waste sectors such as residential, commercial, hospital, and roll-off. The project supports the City's Zero Waste goals and future planning efforts. The proposal process involves a mandatory pre-proposal conference, submission deadlines, and detailed proposal content requirements.