Benton County is inviting qualified firms throughout Oregon, nationally, and internationally to submit proposals for the development of a Sustainable Materials Management Plan. This initiative aims to comprehensively address the environmental impact of materials throughout their entire lifecycle, necessitating collaboration across jurisdictional and geographical boundaries.
“Key elements of the plan include extensive community engagement, analyses, and recommendations to address material lifecycle impacts, and strategies for funding and administration,” said Benton County Community Development Solid Waste & Water Quality Program Coordinator Daniel Reddick. “The specific scope of work will be determined in collaboration with the selected proposer during the initial phase of plan development.”
The primary objective is to engage a firm to create a local/regional Sustainable Materials Management Plan for Benton County.
Responses to the RFP will undergo a rigorous review process, scored, and ranked based on defined criteria within the solicitation document.
The Request for Proposal document is available for download on the Benton County website: https://www.co.benton.or.us/rfps, or printed copies can be obtained by contacting Benton County Community Development at 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, Oregon 97333, or by phone at (541) 766-6819, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
For project inquiries or clarifications, please contact: Daniel Redick, Solid Waste and Water Quality Program Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: (541) 766-6819
An optional Pre-Proposal meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. PST. The meeting will be conducted virtually, and registration details are as follows:
Pre-Proposal Meeting Information:
- Date: September 27, 2023
- Time: 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time (US and Canada)
- Register in advance for the meeting: Zoom Registration
Following registration, participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions on joining the virtual meeting.
All RFP responses must be sealed and clearly marked as “Benton County Sustainable Materials Management Plan Proposal.” Submissions should be sent to Benton County Community Development Department, Attention: Daniel Redick, Solid Waste and Water Quality Program Coordinator, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, Oregon 97333, by 2:00 p.m. local time on November 8th, 2023.
For further information, please contact: Benton County Community Development Department Phone: (541) 766-6819 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.co.benton.or.us/rfps
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