Countywide Siting Element Compliance and Disposal Capacity Planning Consultant

The Sustainability agency for the State of California, specifically within San Mateo County, has issued solicitation 2027-RFP-00018 for a Countywide Siting Element Compliance and Disposal Capacity Planning Consultant. This procurement aims to ensure compliance with California's Countywide Siting Element requirements and the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan. Per CalRecycle guidance and Public Resources Code Section 41701, the selected consultant will assist the county in identifying areas for new or expanded disposal and transformation facilities, particularly if existing capacity is projected to be exhausted within 15 years. The consultant must also help maintain the necessary documentation and data sources used to estimate disposal capacity. The solicitation was posted on September 1, 2026, with a response deadline of October 2, 2026. The contract will be managed by the Sustainability agency in Redwood City, California, with Gerald Schwartz serving as the primary point of contact. Depending on the final project cost, the agreement will be governed by San Mateo County's standard contract templates for services either above or below 200,000 dollars. These agreements include comprehensive terms regarding payment rates, termination clauses, intellectual property ownership, HIPAA requirements, and indemnification provisions to ensure professional service delivery and legal compliance.