Waste Prevention and Diversion – Support for Food Service Providers

This contract awards professional services to help up to 30 food‑service providers in the Denver area improve waste‑prevention and organics‑diversion practices. The selected vendor will provide technical guidance, financial assistance, and navigation services, including support for replacing single‑use disposables and implementing upstream waste‑reduction strategies. The effort is funded by the City and County of Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency and runs for an initial 18‑month term, with the possibility of extensions up to two additional years. • Scope: Technical and financial navigation services for waste prevention and organics diversion for 2 cohorts (≈7‑15 providers each). • Budget: $180,000 total (including $69,000 earmarked for financial incentives). • Term: 18 months with optional extensions up to 2 years; award made to Diversion Designers, LLC.