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MPCA Waste Characterization Study

ID: 2000016201 • State: Minnesota

Description

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking proposals from qualified Responders for conducting a waste characterization study evaluating the types of materials generated and discarded in Minnesota and their relative prominence in Minnesota's waste streams. The priority focus will be on Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) with analysis taking place at facilities that serve the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and at facilities that serve Greater Minnesota. Data will be collected during different seasons to account for differences in waste characteristics. This information will assist the MPCA, the state, local governments and industry better understand opportunities and barriers to improve source reduction reuse, recycling and other waste diversion programs. The study should be conducted using an approach that is consistent with industry best management practices (BMPs) and provide accurate, reliable results. The study will be utilized by the MPCA to assist in its long-term planning by providing a comprehensive understanding of the composition of waste currently being disposed to target majority components of the waste stream for future reduction, diversion, recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, and reduce the overall amount of material requiring disposal. The goal of this project is for the responder, with guidance from the MPCA, to produce a study which: Provides statistically significant data on the portions (i.e., percentage of waste generated) of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (MMSW). Details seasonal, regional, or other differences of waste generation. Provides data on waste characteristics.
Background
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking proposals for a waste characterization study to evaluate the types of materials generated and discarded in Minnesota, focusing primarily on Municipal Solid Waste (MSW).

The study aims to assist the MPCA, state, local governments, and industry in understanding opportunities and barriers for improving waste diversion programs. This initiative will help in long-term planning by providing insights into waste composition to target major components for reduction, recycling, composting, and other diversion strategies.

Work Details
The contract involves conducting a comprehensive waste characterization study with the following tasks:

1. **Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)**: Develop a QAPP adhering to EPA data quality assurance protocols.
2. **Study Plan Development**: Propose a study plan that includes methodology for sampling and sorting MSW at various facilities across Minnesota, ensuring statistical reliability with a 95% confidence level. The responder must include details such as the number of sites, sampling process, equipment needed, and sorting protocol.
3. **Conduct Sorts and Gather Data**: Execute the waste characterizations at designated sites while recording results accurately. Weight-based measurements of sorted materials are required.
4. **Final Report**: Summarize all data collected in a final report that includes methodology, statistical analysis, and comparisons with previous studies. The report must be delivered in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats along with Excel data tables.

Period of Performance
The anticipated contract term is from December 2024 to September 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
The study will be conducted at various facilities across Minnesota, specifically focusing on those serving the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and Greater Minnesota.
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Overview

Agency
Pollution Control Agency Logo Minnesota Pollution Control Agency [MN]
Opportunity Type
RFx
Opportunity ID
2000016201
Response Deadline
Oct. 17, 2024 Past Due
Date Posted
Sept. 17, 2024
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $1,500,000 (AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
Source
Open
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On 9/17/24 Pollution Control Agency in Minnesota issued RFx MPCA Waste Characterization Study with ID 2000016201 due 10/17/24.

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NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AJ12 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research

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