Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy's Durable Compostable Bag Manufacturer RFP

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) is requesting proposals from manufacturers of durable compostable bags (DCBs). DCBs will be an integral part of R&E’s source-separated organics collection program, which will serve the residents and businesses of Ramsey and Washington counties in Minnesota.

DCBs will be used by residents and businesses to collect organic waste. After filling the bags, individuals will place the bags in their trash for collection. Trash will be collected as usual, and then the DCBs will be sorted from the trash after collection so that they can be sent to compost and/or anaerobic digestion facilities. DCBs will be used to collect organic waste, such as food waste and food-soiled paper, but not yard waste.

DCBs must have adequate strength and durability to withstand co-collection and hauling with trash. DCBs must be comprised of material that is capable of decomposing in an aerobic environment and be certified as compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI).

Key dates

Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 1-3 p.m. CST: Pre-proposal conference to be held virtually via Webex; contact sholl@recyclingandenergy.org to request meeting invite.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 2 p.m. CST: Deadline for proposal submissions.
Anticipated June 2021: Contract negotiations and final award.

RFP documents and additional information at RecyclingAndEnergy.org/Vendors.