Active SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · NEW YORK
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NYS DEC seeks proposals for technical assistance to support implementation of food donation and food scraps recycling laws, promoting waste reduction and recycling through outreach, education, and direct support services.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking proposals for Technical Assistance to Manage Wasted Food and Food Scraps. The proposed RFP is to assist the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation with the implementation of the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law and to promote food donation, food scraps reduction and recycling for entities not covered by the Law, DEC is requesting proposals for cost-effective direct technical assistance for all involved parties (food scraps generators, transporters, composting facilities, etc.) in accordance with the requirements of this request. The Department seeks Proposals from qualified organizations, to provide direct support services for enhancing wasted food reduction and food scraps recycling in New York State. The selected Contractor will engage and support actions through outreach, planning, education and technical assistance to food scraps generators, organics recycling facilities, and other interested parties. Pursuant to the State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k, this RFP includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between a Governmental Entity and an Offeror during the procurement process. Further information about these requirements, including a copy of the new lobbying law, can be found at: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/acpl/. Proposers shall adhere to the NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION GUIDELINES REGARDING PERMISSIBLE CONTACTS DURING A PROCUREMENT AND THE PROHIBITION OF INAPPROPRIATE LOBBYING INFLUENCE. All correspondence and/or questions relating to this RFP should be directed to the Department’s designated contact person. Please note, telegraphic or other electronically transferred bids are not acceptable. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: Center for EcoTechnology Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 30.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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