British Columbia BCBid #ERM2026-014

RFI for Regional Commercial-Grade Wash Facility for Reusable Food and Beverage Containers

The Capital Regional District (CRD) of Canada is seeking information to inform the development of a regional commercial-grade wash facility for reusable food and beverage containers. - Government Buyer: - Capital Regional District (CRD), Canada - Purpose: - Gather information from service providers, technology vendors, operators, and partners - Support the design and implementation of a regional facility for washing reusable cups and containers - Requested Information: - Existing and emerging models for commercial-grade wash facilities - Technical requirements and capacity ranges - Operational constraints and best practices - Governance, partnership, and business models - Market readiness and scalability - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs identified - Focus is on service and infrastructure solutions for reusable container systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on supporting waste reduction and reuse-based systems - Input sought on facility design, operations, and partnership structures - Part of CRD's Solid Waste Management Plan to reduce single-use items

Description

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is exploring the development of a regional commercial-grade reusable cup and container wash facility as part of efforts to reduce reliance on single-use items and accelerate the transition to reuse-based systems. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather non-binding information from potential service providers, technology vendors, operators, and partners to understand wash facility models, technical requirements, governance structures, market readiness, and how the CRD could support such a facility. The initiative aligns with the CRD's waste management strategies to encourage waste prevention and support reuse activities in the region. Responses are due by July 21, 2026, and submissions must be electronic.

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