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South Carolina Food Waste Study Solicitation

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is seeking a vendor to conduct a comprehensive statewide study on food waste generation, composition, and management practices. - Government Buyer: - South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), Procurement Office - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive Food Waste Study (quantity: 1) - Analyze food waste generation, composition, and management across South Carolina - Identify opportunities for food waste reduction, diversion, and cost savings - Develop a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) in compliance with EPA data protocols - Conduct virtual stakeholder meetings - Deliver a final report with actionable recommendations - Inventory existing organics infrastructure and evaluate regulatory/programmatic constraints - Analyze food waste generation and recovery, identify key generators (e.g., restaurants, schools, hospitals, prisons) - Include case studies, diversion gap analysis, and phased reduction strategy - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project must align with EPA's national food loss and waste reduction goals - Funded by an EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant - Final report required within 75 days of QAPP approval - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201-2104

Description

This solicitation is issued by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services for a comprehensive study on food waste. The study aims to analyze current food waste generation, composition, and management practices to identify opportunities for waste reduction, diversion, and cost savings. The project includes stakeholder meetings, data collection, and a final report with recommendations for reducing food waste through prevention, donation, and diversion. The study is funded by an EPA grant and supports South Carolina's goal to increase food waste recycling rates.

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