RFQ Edible Food Recovery Capacity Study

Agency:	Napa County
State:	California
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	89 - Subsistence (Food)
Posted:	Sep 23, 2021
Due:	Oct 1, 2021
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September 7, 2021

Public Works

1195 Third Street, #101

Napa, CA 94559

www.countyofnapa.org/recycling

Main: (707) 253-4351

Steven Lederer

Director of Public Works

Napa County Seeking Qualified Firm for SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Capacity Study

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or

otherwise, that Napa County will take procurement action in this matter. Further, Napa County is not

responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information.

Napa County is seeking a qualified consultant with a comprehensive understanding of SB 1383

regulatory requirements for edible food recovery, a demonstrated ability to obtain information from

knowledgeable sources at Tier 1 and Tier 2 commercial edible food waste generators, and the ability to

obtain information from food recovery organizations and services in Napa County.

The edible food recovery capacity study is expected to include the unincorporated portion of Napa

County, each of the five (5) incorporated cities in Napa County, and food recovery organizations and

services operating in and serving Napa County. Capacity projections and recommendations should be

made for the period covering January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024.

Background

One of the statewide goals set by SB 1383 is for 20% of edible food currently being landfilled to be

recovered for human consumption. SB 1383 requires each jurisdiction in California to implement an

edible food recovery program, which will:

• Feed hungry people

• Create new green collar jobs

• Strengthen relationships between food donors and food recovery organizations

• Help create sustainable funding for food recovery organizations

• Build more resilient communities

Food Recovery organizations matter more than ever to communities facing:

• High rates of food insecurity

• A public health pandemic

• High rates of unemployment

• Climate change impacts

Services Requested

1. Identify Tier 1 and Tier 2 edible food generators in unincorporated Napa County, City of

American Canyon, City of Napa, Town of Yountville, City of St Helena and City of Calistoga.

Provide the list broken down by jurisdiction. Napa County has begun to identify Tier 1 and Tier 2

edible food generators countywide. This list can be provided to the consultant awarded this

agreement.

2. Identify which Tier 1 and Tier 2 commercial edible food generators already have a contract or

written agreement with a food recovery service or organization.

3. Identify which Tier 1 and Tier 2 commercial edible food generators may meet the provisions of

Section 18991.3, which specifies that a commercial edible food generator may demonstrate

“extraordinary circumstances beyond its control”, making compliance impracticable.

4. Estimate the amount of edible food (in pounds) currently being landfilled or composted at Tier 1

and Tier 2 commercial edible food generators that could otherwise be recovered for human

consumption. Food should be categorized as perishable or temperature sensitive and non-

perishable shelf stable foods.

5. Identify food recovery services and food recovery organizations operating in and serving Napa

County.

6. Identify current capacity at food recovery services and food recovery organizations operating in

and serving Napa County. Identify if there are plans for or the possibility of expanded capacity at

any existing food recovery service or organization.

7. Identify the amount of new or expanded capacity necessary for each jurisdiction, if any, at food

recovery organizations and food recovery services intended to recover the edible food

estimated to be disposed by the commercial edible food generators identified.

8. If it is identified that new or expanded capacity is needed to recover the amount of edible food

that would need to be recovered, draft an implementation schedule that includes timelines and

milestones for planning efforts to access additional or new capacity.

Submission

The statement of qualifications must be no more than seven (7) pages in length, compiled in one PDF

file and include the following sections

1. Cover Letter – Contact information and a brief description of the firm and type of services

offered.

2. Project Team and Qualifications – A short profile of the team to be assigned to this project,

including each member’s specific experience and skills applicable to their project role, and

designated project manager.

3. Statement of Understanding – Description of the firms understanding of the services requested

including the approach, timeline and non-binding cost estimate for completing the work.

Describe the teams understanding of edible food waste generation in Napa County as well as

any relevant experience.

4. References – Provide up to two (2) references from past clients, or employers, where similar

work was performed.

Evaluation Criteria

Rating (1-10)

Project understanding and

approach

Quality, clarity,

responsiveness and

overall impression

Past experiences with

edible food recovery

Past experiences food

recovery organizations

and generators in Napa

County

Rating Factor

Total

Weighted # of

Points

X 3.0

X 2.0

X 4.0

X 1.0

Max Possible

Submission Deadline

Statement of qualifications should be submitted no later than 5:00pm on Friday October 1, 2021 via

email to:

Amanda Griffis

Environmental Resource Specialist

amanda.griffis@countyofnapa.org

Applicants may submit questions via email to amanda.griffis@countyofnapa.org no later than 5:00pm

on Monday September 27, 2021. All inquiries shall be made through this email address, no telephone

calls will be accepted.

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Bid Title:	RFQ Edible Food Recovery Capacity Study
Category:	Construction, Roads and Public Works
Status:	Open

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