City RFP - Waste Characterization Study

The City of Stamford is seeking qualified firms to conduct a Waste Characterization Study to assess the composition, sources, and volumes of solid waste generated within the city. The study will support the city’s recycling and waste‑reduction goals and will be funded, in whole or in part, by the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant. The scope includes data collection, waste stream analysis, stakeholder interviews, and a final report with recommendations for waste diversion, recycling program enhancements, and potential policy changes. • Required deliverable: comprehensive waste characterization report with data tables, GIS mapping, and actionable recommendations. • Funding: SWIFR grant (federal). • No pre‑proposal meeting or deposit; questions must be submitted via the ProcureWare Clarifications feature. • All bid documents are available on ProcureWare. • Project manager: Kaleigh Mulcahy, Food Waste & Sustainability Coordinator.