Advanced Notice of Intended Procurement for Waste Management Services – FIFA World Cup 2026
| Location: | Ontario |
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| Posted: | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Due: | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Agency: | City of Toronto |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | Doc |
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| NOIP (Notice of Intended Procurement) Type: | Advanced Notice of Intended Procurement |
| Posting Title: | Advanced Notice of Intended Procurement for Waste Management Services – FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| High Level Category: | Goods and Services |
| Document Type: | RFP |
| Document Number: | Doc |
| Publish Date: | April 17, 2025 |
| Issue Date: | June 7, 2025 |
| Estimated Submission Deadline: | July 12, 2025 at 12:00 Noon |
| Solicitation Document Description: |
Purpose of this Notice
The City of Toronto is providing advanced notice of an upcoming multi-package procurement for waste management services in support of its role as a Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This procurement will cover a full lifecycle service scope—planning, operations, and demobilization—across multiple sites, including BMO Field, the FIFA Fan Festival, and public areas. Suppliers will be required to manage three waste streams (organics, recyclables, garbage), aligned with the City of Toronto and FIFA’s sustainability goals. Event Scope Overview Waste management services will span the full event lifecycle, including: • Planning Phase – Participation in the Waste Management Working Group (WMWG). • Site Load-In & Setup – Deployment of bins, signage, and infrastructure. • Operational Period – Active service on match days, at the Fan Festival, and at other support sites. • Demobilization – Site clean-up and post-event waste reporting. Waste Streams & Sustainability Goals Accommodate and track the following waste streams across all FWC26 Host City-serviced sites, including: • BMO Field (Stadium) • FIFA Fan Festival Site • Venue Specific Training Site (Centennial Park& BMO Training Ground) • Last Mile public spaces (e.g. pedestrian routes, access corridors near stadium) Waste Streams include: • Organic Waste (e.g. food scraps, compostable service ware) • Recyclables (e.g. paper, plastics, cans, bottles) • General Waste (non-recyclable) Suppliers should demonstrate capability in source separation, contamination control, and diversion reporting. Opportunities to increase diversion rates through public education, signage, and green workforce integration will be encouraged. Anticipated Work Packages (Subject to Refinement) 1. Stadium Waste Haulage Services (BMO Field) • Haulage of general waste and recyclables on 6 match days (~45,000 attendees per match). • Supplier must supply appropriate roll-off bins (e.g. 20–40 yard) for waste and recycling containment. • No on-site handling; pick-up and transport only. • Estimated waste: 1.3 kg/person/day. 2. FIFA Fan Festival – Full Waste Management Services • Full waste service across 25–27 days of activity (~20,000 – 40,000 attendees daily). • On-site operations, bin servicing, litter picking, emergency cleaning, haulage, and public education. • Suppliers must manage all three waste streams and support diversion targets. 3. VSTS Training Site (Centennial Park) – Waste Haulage • Pick-up and transport only across 20-22 days of activity (~200-300 attendees daily). • Modest waste volumes. 4. Last Mile Litter Collection & Bin Servicing • Haulage of general waste and recyclables on 6 match days. • Waste and litter control services across designated Last Mile pedestrian routes near the stadium on all 6 match days. • Placement and servicing of public waste and recycling receptacles along key corridors (e.g. transit hubs, pedestrian walkways, fan congregation zones). • Timely bin emptying, litter picking, and emergency response (e.g. spills). • Supplier must supply appropriate roll-off bins (e.g. 20–40 yard) for waste and recycling containment. • Coordination with the City's Last Mile Operations Plan to ensure alignment on crowd flow and service windows. • Reporting on volumes and observed contamination issues encouraged. 5. Collection and processing of organics from all venues. • Haulage to licensed composting or anaerobic digestion facilities. • Supplier must provide documentation confirming acceptance and processing of all materials at an approved facility. • Optional provision of on-site composting systems. • Diversion tracking, and contamination mitigation required. 6. Project Management • An assigned Project Manager to oversee delivery and integration across all sites. • Actively participate in the Waste Management Working Group (WMWG) and provide updates to the wider group on assigned work packages. • Daily and cumulative diversion tracking, contamination monitoring, and reporting. Procurement Details o Method: Request for Proposals (RFP) o Estimated Release: Summer 2025 o Contract Term: Event-based, site-specific timelines o Procurement Platform: SAP Ariba Social Procurement A Workforce Development Plan will be required. Please review the City of Toronto’s Social Procurement Policy for details. Interested Suppliers are encouraged to monitor the City’s SAP Ariba portal for updates and future documentation. All information provided in this Advanced Notice Of Intended Procurement is preliminary and subject to refinement in the forthcoming Request For Proposal. The City of Toronto reserves the right to modify scope elements and procurement timelines without further notice. |
| Applicable Trade Agreement: |
Chapter 19 of Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Chapter 5 of Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) |
| Electronic Submissions to be Received: | Via City's Online Procurement |
| Division: | Economic Development & Culture |
| Buyer Name: | Meghan Breaugh |
| Buyer Email: | Meghan.Breaugh@toronto.ca |
| Buyer Phone Number: | 4163385573 |
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