The City of Austin is seeking a qualified contractor to deliver a comprehensive suite of education, cleanup, restoration, and beautification services aimed at fostering environmental stewardship across the community. The contract will cover program design, community outreach, volunteer event coordination, provision of cleanup and beautification supplies, development of educational materials, and ongoing reporting and performance monitoring for both Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) and Austin Watershed Protection (AWP) programs. The contractor must manage annual work plans, conduct regular meetings, submit monthly and annual reports, and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including licensing, permits, and wage‑theft requirements. Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff and experience with schools, non‑profits, and municipal environmental projects are strongly preferred.
• Provide education curricula, lesson plans, and outreach materials for schools and the public.
• Organize and execute community cleanup events, supplying trash bags, gloves, safety gear, and tools.
• Deliver landscaping and restoration supplies (native plants, soil, mulch) for beautification projects.
• Manage online registration systems, volunteer tracking, and event communications.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for ARR and WPD, including litter surveys and success‑evaluation meetings.
• Maintain all required permits, licenses, and certifications; comply with City sustainability preferences.
• Coordinate with designated Contract Operations Managers for ARR and WPD throughout the contract term.