When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $1,000 – $100,000.

It was issued by State Of Maine Department Of Environmental Protection. The work is located in Maine, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Environmental consulting or waste management firm with waste diversion expertise. Experience designing and implementing organics management and food waste reduction programs. Demonstrated work with reuse, repair, upcycling, or sharing-economy initiatives. Capability to manage grant-funded programs and coordinate with government stakeholders. Experience planning or implementing food storage and refrigeration infrastructure improvements.

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Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Maine, United StatesPosted: August 25, 2026Deadline: October 2, 2026

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SUMMARY

Maine seeks a vendor to deliver a two-year waste diversion grant program focused on organics management, reuse and repair initiatives, and food waste reduction. The program may include surplus food donation and improvements to storage and refrigeration infrastructure.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Maine-based public or private entity
Must meet a 25% match requirement of the total project cost
Must have an active User ID and password in the Vendor Self Service System
Must have an active Vendor Code
Must disclose environmental compliance history
Must provide an organizational chart
Must provide a list of current and past litigation
Must provide financial viability information for the past three tax years
Must provide a certificate of insurance

BUDGET

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$1,000 – $100,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Submitted Questions Due Date: September 14th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: October 2nd, 2026

Contract Start Date: October 30th, 2026

Contract End Date: October 30th, 2028

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 14, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

State Of Maine Department Of Environmental Protection

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Maine is seeking a vendor to provide waste diversion grant program services. The work will support the development, implementation, or improvement of organics management programs, initiatives, and activities designed to increase diversion of organic materials from solid waste disposal.

The program will promote waste reduction through reuse, repair, upcycling, and sharing-economy initiatives. Potential activities may include operating reuse shops or developing repair clinics to fix and repurpose broken or used equipment before disposal. Services may also address food waste reduction through surplus food donation, improved storage, and infrastructure enhancements such as refrigeration and freezer installations.

The contract period will be two years. Questions must be submitted no later than September 14, 2026, and proposals are due October 2, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $1,000 – $100,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by State Of Maine Department Of Environmental Protection. The work is located in Maine, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Environmental consulting or waste management firm with waste diversion expertise
Experience designing and implementing organics management and food waste reduction programs
Demonstrated work with reuse, repair, upcycling, or sharing-economy initiatives
Capability to manage grant-funded programs and coordinate with government stakeholders
Experience planning or implementing food storage and refrigeration infrastructure improvements

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