California eProcure #0000040805

California PCR Plastic Availability and Recycled-Content Standards Study

CalRecycle is seeking a contractor to study the availability and feasibility of postconsumer recycled plastic for beverage containers in California. - Government buyer: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), within the California Environmental Protection Agency; Administrative Services Branch / Contracts Unit. The named contact is Erin Marty. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product manufacturers, or contractor vendors are named in the available materials. - Requested service: One two-year market research study, part number DRR26039, covering the technical and economic feasibility of California’s minimum postconsumer recycled (PCR) plastic-content standards for plastic beverage containers. - Research market conditions, supply and demand, recycling rates and infrastructure, and sources and availability of food-grade PCR plastic. - Assess beverage manufacturers’ progress, barriers, relevant technologies, economic impacts, and potential market disruptions. - Maintain an approved data-governance protocol and provide monthly progress reports and two annual study reports, including recommendations on whether to maintain or reduce the standards and related policy or process changes. - Deliverable requirements: Digital deliverables must meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA and applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. - Products: No product purchases or product line items are specified; the requirement is for consulting and research services. - Budget and performance: Maximum contract budget is $1,000,000. The estimated performance period is approximately 24 months, with two study periods and annual draft and final reports. The start is contingent on contract execution, and the term may be amended.

Description

CalRecycle is seeking proposals for a study on the availability of postconsumer recycled plastic in the market. The contractor will obtain data and information to substantiate whether beverage manufacturers can achieve the minimum postconsumer recycled standards. The study will inform CalRecycle’s decisions about adjusting the minimum postconsumer recycled plastic content standard requirement. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 6, 2026, and proposals are due December 16, 2026.

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