Compost Operations Business Plan Development

2026-11-03

Complete RFP information may be found in the attached documents ***** The City of Grand Rapids , in conjunction with the Public Works Department , is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to support the development of a comprehensive business plan for a municipal composting operation . Appropriation expense has been approved for this project , but the total budget for consultant services is undecided at this time . The selected consultant team will work in partnership with City staff from multiple City departments , providing supplemental expertise in professional planning , technical analysis , and project management . The plan will provide a data - driven framework to guide the launch , operation , and growth of a sustainable , profitable , and environmentally responsible municipal composting business , and will assist with guiding future operations and investments for the Composting Operation . The selected consultant shall be responsible for researching , collecting , and analyzing all current operational state structures , relevant information , and current processes necessary to fully understand the existing DPW Materials Management Services operations . The consultant shall be responsible for familiarizing themselves with all applicable City codes and State / Federal regulations . During development of the Plan , the selected consultant will be responsible for providing numerous items as found in the attached RFP document . See more

Grand Rapids

2026-05-03