August 22, 2023
Zero Waste Sonoma (AGENCY) is seeking proposals for technical assistance for commercial entities in Sonoma County.
The primary objectives of this project are:
- Identify and provide technical assistance to priority Tier I and Tier II Edible Food Generators in Sonoma County who produce the most excess food so that they may understand and comply with SB 1383 food donation requirements. When appropriate, the contractor should also provide technical assistance to generators to increase organics and recycling diversion.
- Identify and provide technical assistance to food and beverage facilities who use the largest amount of disposable food ware in their current operations. The number of facilities identified in each jurisdiction should be proportional to the size of the population of the jurisdictions.
- Provide technical assistance to commercial generators located specifically in the City of Santa Rosa and who are the top waste generators, meaning they generate large amounts of garbage and have disproportionately low recycling or organics service. Assist these high priority waste generators with source reduction, diversion, and education to minimize contamination in the green and blue bins.
- Emphasize and encourage food donation and reusable food ware whenever possible, even if a generator or facility is not required by law or ordinance to do so.
- Integrate an equity lens into all work performed on this project to ensure that generators and facilities owned or operated by historically underrepresented and underserved communities are just as successful in implementing the desired programs.
Proposals are due September 25, 2023, 5:00pm PT.
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November 18, 2022
Zero Waste Sonoma seeks innovative proposals from independent operators for reusable foodware to reduce waste generated by single-use disposables.
The Agency will entertain project types including but not limited to:
- Implementing reusables for on-site dining and/or takeout at food facilities such as cafés, restaurants, and institutional dining facilities
- Reusable cups, containers and other foodware items for on-site use at events and large gatherings
- Launching or expanding services that facilitate the use of reusables, such as dishwashing services, cup and container rental services, etc.
- Testing reusable solutions in real-world food-service scenarios to evaluate consumer demand and perception, and gather information on financial, operations, and environmental impacts
- Implementing reusable foodware systems operated by third-party vendors who provide, collect, wash, and redistribute the foodware
- Introducing reusable foodware for meal delivery apps and services, and other solutions that reduce the community’s dependence on single-use foodware items
Proposals due February 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM
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November 3, 2020
Zero Waste Sonoma is searching for a consultant to perform Waste Characterization Study. Please find the details in the attached document. Responses are due by 5P on December 4, 2020.
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February 21, 2020
Zero Waste Sonoma is searching for a consultant to perform a feasibility study of a potential site to become a permanent household hazardous waste (HHW) facility. Please find the details in the attached document. Responses are due by 3P on March 13, 2020.
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September 25, 2018
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) is seeking proposals from interested and qualified contractors for transport of compostable materials to permitted composting facilities.
- Questions deadline is 3:00 p.m. on October 12, 2018
- Proposal submission deadline is 3:00 p.m. on November 2, 2018
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March 9, 2018
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) is seeking an agreement with a CalRecycle Approved Electronic Recycler for the transportation and recycling of electronic waste collected at Sonoma County transfer stations.
An optional Pre-Proposal tour for Potential Proposers interested in touring the E-Waste collection site is tentatively scheduled, site conditions permitting, to be held on Friday, March 16, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Central Disposal Site, Administration Office, 500 Mecham Road, Petaluma, California, 94952. Must RSVP according to instructions in RFP.
- Questions deadline is 3:00 PM, March 23, 2018
- Proposal submission deadline is 3:00 PM, April 6, 2018
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September 25, 2017
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) is seeking an agreement with a contractor to evaluate and rebrand the SCWMA to better represent its mission and services.
Note: SCWMA is simultaneously issuing an RFP for Website Design as well as working on a new commercial outreach database.
- Questions deadline is 4:00 PM, October 9, 2017
- Proposal submission deadline is November 6, 2017 at 4:00 PM.
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September 25, 2017
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) is seeking an agreement with a contractor to design and build a new website for the agency to better reperesent the SCWMA and better convey its services and resources to the public.
Note: The SCWMA is simultaneously issuing an RFP for Brand Evaluation and Design Services.
- Questions deadline is 4:00 PM, October 9, 2017
- Proposal submission deadline is November 6, 2017 at 4:00 PM.
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May 31, 2017
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) is soliciting proposals from entities with demonstrated experience and qualifications in owning and operating organics processing facilities, accepting organic material, and processing and diverting organic material to secure organics processing capacity for organic materials generated within Sonoma County. The selected Proposer(s) would be paid a per ton rate that is set by through an agreement with the SCWMA, in exchange for siting, owning, building, and managing the facility, as well as processing the organic materials, and marketing the any finished products produced.
Please note the following important dates in this process:
- Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference, Wednesday, June 28, 2017
- Submit Questions, September 8, 2017
- Proposals Due, January 16, 2018
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April 17, 2017
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) is seeking an agreement with a CONTRACTOR to audit oil recycling centers and coordinate oil & oil filter recycling publicity and programs in Sonoma County. Currently funded through CalRecycle’s Oil Payment Program, the Agency operates a program to encourage recycling opportunities and help prevent illegal disposal for used motor oil and filters.
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April 17, 2017
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) is seeking an agreement with a CONTRACTOR to develop and maintain relationships with Hispanic media (radio, newspaper and TV) including determining target audiences, doing media appearances, feature stores, etc., conduct person-to-person outreach through public event venues, businesses and other locations frequented by Spanish-speaking people, and answer the Agency’s dedicated Spanish Eco-Desk 565-3375 option #2 phone line and record these calls in a provided Access database.
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April 17, 2017
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) is seeking an agreement with a CONTRACTOR to perform home composting education services. The goal of this program is to inform as many Sonoma County residents as possible of the importance of landfill diversion through proper home composting/vermicomposting actions, how to obtain the resources necessary to compost at home, and how to maintain home composting systems such that the systems operate properly and minimize potential odors and pests. Contractor shall be responsible for the planning, reservation of venues, development of specific educational materials, staffing, surveying, and reporting for all aspects of this program.
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September 9, 2016
The SCWMA is distributing this Request for Information (RFI) in order to better understand the availability and range of potential alternatives for providing organic waste processing services in the future. In particular, SCWMA is interested in organic waste processing options for yard/green waste (with comingled residential food waste), wood waste, commercial food waste, biosolids, and manure.
The questions deadline is September 30, 2016 and the response submission deadline is November 14, 2016 at 4:00 pm.
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July 8, 2016
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority, County of Solano, City of San Jose, and City of Sunnyvale (collectively the “Participants”) are seeking proposals from consulting firms (“Consultant”) to develop a reliable, efficient, and uniform process to assess operations and diversion rates of facilities that accept, process, and divert construction and demolition (C&D) waste from landfill disposal throughout the San Francisco Bay Area Region.
Proposals are due 12:00 PM Noon/Pacific Standard Time on Friday, August 12, 2016.
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April 26, 2016
Proposals due 3:00 p.m. on May 23, 2016
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (AGENCY) is seeking an agreement with a CONTRACTOR to hold city-centered Electronics Waste Collection Events where Sonoma County residents and businesses may bring electronic waste for recycling. The agreement term shall be from June 18, 2016 through February 11, 2017, with up to three annual extensions upon mutual agreement. These events shall be held on a monthly basis with no cost to the residents and businesses. The selected CONTRACTOR will be assisted by the AGENCY with publicity for the events.
Please note that all questions pertaining to this Request for Proposals must be submitted in writing by Monday, May 9, 2016, and the proposals are due by Monday, May 23, 2016 by 3:00 p.m.
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July 10, 2014
Proposals due 3:00 pm on August 4, 2014
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (AGENCY) is seeking proposals from interested and qualified contractors for transport and delivery of compostable materials to permitted composting facilities.
Slightly less than 100,000 tons per year of compostable material is currently accepted at the Central Disposal Site compost facility operated by the AGENCY for processing, composting, and sale of finished product. The County’s contractor currently transports compostable material from the Transfer Stations to the Central Disposal Site composting facility. This contract will expire upon notice from the County to Republic Services that the Master Operating Agreement is effective.
However, it is anticipated that the compost facility may be forced to close or reduce operations due to regulatory requirements. Depending on the ultimate outcome of the regulatory process, the AGENCY may be able to operate its current compost facility during a portion of the year. Although uncertain, it appears that at least some portion of the compostable materials currently processed at the Central Disposal Site will need to be composted elsewhere beginning October 1, 2014. The AGENCY may require transport and delivery services either on a seasonal or continual basis.
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March 5, 2014
Proposals due 3:00 p.m. on April 7, 2014
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (AGENCY) is seeking proposals from a Contractor to operate a Household Hazardous Waste Facility, accompanying weekly Mobile Program and a Door to Door Collection Service, Hazardous Waste Load Check Program, provide Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator services, and handle emergency response wastes. The Contractor will be required to receive, package, treat, store, and dispose of Household Hazardous Waste and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator wastes. The contract for services being sought under this Request for Proposals will be between the successful Proposer and the AGENCY. The AGENCY intends to award a contract for the period of July 1, 2014 through February 11, 2017.
Please note that all questions pertaining to this Request for Proposals must be submitted in writing by Monday, March 24, 2014, and the proposals are due by Monday, April 7, 2014 by 3:00 p.m.
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October 31, 2013
Proposals due 3:00 pm on December 5, 2013
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (AGENCY) is seeking proposals for a Waste Characterization Study in Sonoma County. In keeping with its desired goals and continued achievements, the AGENCY recognizes the need to continually examine data that may impact the mandates set forth by the State, as well as monitoring the progress of the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan (CoIWMP). As such, the AGENCY wishes to examine and analyze trends of the types and quantities of Sonoma County waste landfilled.
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July 24, 2012
modified August 8, 2012
Proposals due 3:00 p.m. on August 20, 2012
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (AGENCY) is seeking professional assistance for the preparation of CEQA documents for the AGENCY's Carryout Bag Waste Reduction Ordinance. The draft ordinance is included as Exhibit D. AGENCY expects proposers to be well versed in the legal issues surrounding carryout bag ordinances in other California cities and counties and be qualified to prepare a complete, legally defensible CEQA document. AGENCY also expects proposers to be well versed in CEQA documents prepared for other California cities and counties to the extent that relevant information can be readily incorporated into this effort, thus minimizing cost to AGENCY.
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April 23, 2012
Proposals due 3:00 p.m. on May 21, 2012
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (AGENCY) is seeking an Agreement through February 11, 2017, with a CONTRACTOR to audit oil recycling centers and coordinate oil recycling publicity and oil programs in Sonoma County. Currently funded through the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery's (CalRecycle) Oil Payment Program, the Agency operates a program to encourage recycling opportunities and help prevent illegal disposal for used motor oil and filters.
CONTRACTOR shall assist AGENCY staff to accomplish the goals of the Used Oil Recycling Program. The tasks to be addressed include:
- site visits and data gathering for certified collection centers in Sonoma County, as required by CalRecycle
- assist centers with various aspects of the program
- publicity & education on recycling of used oil and filters
- liaison with related programs
- assist with reporting requirements to CalRecycle
To assist in proposal preparation, download the Word version of Attachment A: Scoring Criteria template.
Please note that all questions pertaining to this Request for Proposals must be submitted in writing by Friday, May 4, 2012, and the proposals are due by Monday, May 21, 2012, by 3:00 p.m.
According to the RFP, under Section 2. General Information, each potential proposer was to submit any written questions pertaining to this RFP by the May 4, 2012 deadline. Please be aware that no questions or comments were received; therefore, no response is necessary to be published as an Addendum to this RFP.
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April 20, 2012
Proposals due 3:00 p.m. on May 21, 2012
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (AGENCY) is seeking a two-year agreement, including multiple year extensions until 2017, with a CONTRACTOR to conduct Spanish language outreach services for used motor oil/filter recycling and solid waste recycling activities in Sonoma County. The scope of work for the contract includes developing and maintaining relationships with Hispanic media; conducting person-to-person outreach through public event venues, businesses and other locations frequented by Spanish-speaking people; answering Spanish Eco-Desk phone calls; providing translation services to Agency staff as needed; assisting in preparation and managing distribution of the annual Spanish Recycling Guide; keeping records for the CalRecycle Used Oil Grant Program; and, preparing press releases. To assist in proposal preparation, download the Word version of Exhibit A Outreach Plan/Budget template.
Please note that all questions pertaining to this Request for Proposals must be submitted in writing by Monday, May 7, 2012, and the proposals are due by Monday, May 21, 2012 by 3:00 p.m.
According to the RFP, under Section 2. General Information, each potential proposer was to submit any written questions pertaining to this RFP by the May 7, 2012 deadline. Please be aware that no questions or comments were received; therefore, no response is necessary to be published as an Addendum to this RFP.
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April 3, 2012
Proposals due 3:00 p.m. on April 27, 2012
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (AGENCY) is seeking a two-year agreement, including multiple year extensions until February 11, 2017 with a CONTRACTOR to hold city-centered Electronics Waste Collection Events where Sonoma County residents and businesses may bring electronic waste for recycling. These events shall be held on a monthly basis with no cost to the residents and businesses. The selected CONTRACTOR will be assisted by the AGENCY with publicity for the events.
The AGENCY intends to award "primary" vendor and "back-up" vendor contracts. The "back-up" vendor shall not be guaranteed any amount of work. The "back-up" vendor contract shall only be utilized in the event that the "primary" vendor is unable to provide the electronic waste recycling services required by its contract with the AGENCY.
Please note that all questions pertaining to this Request for Proposals must be submitted in writing by Monday, April 9, 2012, and the proposals are due by Friday, April 27, 2012 by 3:00 p.m.
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March 29, 2012
Proposals due 3:00 p.m. on April 27, 2012
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency is seeking proposals from CalRecycle Approved Electronic Recyclers for the transport and recycling of Covered Electronic Wastes and Universal Waste Electronic Devices from the Central Disposal Site located at 500 Mecham Road, Petaluma, California. The term of the contract will be for approximately five (5) years, until February 11, 2017.
A Pre-Proposal tour for Potential Proposers interested in touring the E-waste collection site will be held on Tuesday April 3, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the following address: Central Disposal Site, Administration Office, 500 Mecham Road, Petaluma, California, 94952. Please note that all questions pertaining to this Request for Proposals must be submitted in writing by Monday, April 9, 2012, and the proposals are due by Friday, April 27, 2012 by 3:00 p.m.
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November 23, 2011
Proposals due 3:00 p.m. on December 19, 2011
The AGENCY is seeking information about contractors that are capable of providing composting services either as a solely private enterprise operating on private property under privately held operating permits, as a possible private/public partnership or as a contractor operating the AGENCY facility and composting program, including the current slate of related activities. As a starting point, the AGENCY is soliciting via this RFQ information about interested parties in order to conduct an evaluative process for potentially entering into a new agreement for a contract operator or a private enterprise with which the AGENCY could negotiate a contract for green waste diversion. The unique circumstances for the near-term future of the program, particularly the transition from the current location to a new program home, coupled with the desire to dramatically increase the volume and type of materials processed, provides the impetus for consideration of alternative diversion options of compostable/green material, including a new agreement.
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June 10, 2011
Proposals due 3:00 p.m. on July 18, 2011
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (AGENCY) is seeking an agreement with a CONTRACTOR to complete at least the following: 1) conduct all research and collect pertinent information using the most up-to-date lists of businesses, multifamily and public entities in Sonoma County, subject to draft mandatory commercial recycling regulation, 2) input required information in an Access database, 3) mail a personalized letter to those businesses and/or conduct outreach and education to all or a subset of Sonoma County businesses, multifamily and public entities about ARB/CalRecycle’s regulations and how to achieve compliance in advance of regulation-specified deadlines, 4) provide waste assessments technical assistance and follow-up to a certain number of business, multifamily and public entities subject to the regulation, and 5) report to the Agency Board of Directors and staff. CONTRACTOR must be able to provide the services detailed in Exhibit A-1 in both English and Spanish languages.
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