Residential Curbside Food Waste Collection Pilot

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is seeking a contractor to plan and operate a subscription-based residential curbside food waste collection pilot, including customer recruitment, weekly collection, transportation, composting, and reporting.

Delaware > Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control > Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances


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NAT26001-FOODWASTE
Oct 20, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
anna.wicks@delaware.gov
+13023952535
391 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE, USA
Submission Instructions
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Anna Wicks, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, 391 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE 19720
Description

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is seeking professional services for a subscription-based residential curbside food waste collection pilot. The contractor will manage planning through implementation, identify and recruit target communities, register subscribers, provide outreach and education, furnish collection containers and all required labor, equipment, vehicles, fuel, and supplies, and collect food waste from residences. The contractor must transport collected material to a permitted or licensed composting facility, ensure that food waste is not landfilled during the pilot, provide service at least once every two weeks with weekly pickup contemplated, clean up spills, address contamination, notify subscribers of schedule changes, and maintain collection records. The contractor will provide monthly metrics on participants, quantities collected, and destination facilities. Proposals must include the proposed service area, recruitment and registration methods, and per-pickup pricing. Collection must begin no later than July 1, 2027, and the pilot may be funded through September 30, 2029.

Classification Codes
NAICS562111Solid Waste Collection
PSCS205Trash/Garbage Collection Services - Including Portable Sanitation Services
Smart Codes
food waste collectioncompost transportationcustomer outreach services
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 8, 2026-Solicitation Ad Date
Sep 22, 2026-Deadline for Questions
Oct 6, 2026-Responses to Questions Posted
Oct 20, 2026-Deadline for Receipt of Proposals
Dec 17, 2026-Estimated Notification of Award
Jul 1, 2027-Required Collection Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automotive Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Medical/Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Miscellaneous Errors and Omissions — $1,000,000.00
  • Product Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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