Opportunity

South Carolina Business Opportunities #5400029793

South Carolina food waste generation and management study

Posted

May 06, 2026

Respond By

May 20, 2026

Identifier

5400029793

NAICS

541620, 562998

South Carolina is seeking a study to understand food waste and identify practical opportunities to reduce, divert, and manage it. - Government buyer: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), state agency; Columbia, Richland County. Sub-agency and office are not specified. - Requested service: A comprehensive study of food waste generation, composition, and management practices, with the goal of identifying waste-reduction, diversion, and cost-saving opportunities. No quantities, part numbers, or detailed technical specifications are provided. - Vendor identified: ABBE AND ASSOCIATES is named in an attachment as the listed awardee under Contract 4400040166. The initial release identifies the notice as a solicitation, so the attachment’s award information is noted separately. - OEMs: None identified; this is a professional-services opportunity rather than a purchase of manufactured products. - Performance term: The attachment describes a one-year contract term. No option years or annual subscription are specified.

Description

The S.C. Department of Environmental Services is seeking bids for a comprehensive study of current food waste generation, composition, and management practices. The study will identify opportunities for waste reduction, diversion, and cost savings. The solicitation lists a response deadline of May 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.; the attachment page also lists a submission ending date of June 5, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.

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