Development of a Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP)

Benton County is seeking a qualified consultant to finalize the development of its 2027 Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP). This plan will serve as a strategic action plan through 2040 to help Benton County accomplish the objectives outlined below. In so doing, the plan should prioritize greenhouse gas reduction, equitable service, and long-term disposal stability considering the projected closure of the Coffin Butte Landfill. To optimize efficiency and control costs, County staff have pre-drafted a baseline framework (attached as Exhibit D). The selected Consultant will build upon this draft to focus primarily on high-level policy, technical analysis, and financial modeling to achieve the core objectives below. The plan should be based on a sustainable materials management philosophy that recognizes the full lifecycle impacts of different materials. Proposers are advised that the Scope of Work outlined in this Request for Proposals (RFP) may exceed currently allocated project funding. To ensure the project can proceed strategically within available budgetary limits, Benton County reserves the right to select, deselect, or defer specific tasks prior to contract finalization.