SB1383 Procurement Requirement for Recovered Organic Waste Product (Renewable Energy, Electricity)

The contract seeks the procurement of 43,750 tons of recovered organic waste product to be converted into renewable energy, including transportation fuel, electricity, and gas for heating, via anaerobic digestion, or alternatively through biomass conversion for electricity generation. The energy produced will provide compliance attributes to satisfy the Buyer’s obligation under California’s SB1383, specifically to meet the mandate for Procurement of Recovered Organic Products by Local Jurisdictions for the calendar year 2025. The procurement is tied directly to regulatory compliance and requires verification that the delivered energy is derived from organic waste streams processed in compliance with state environmental standards. The solicitation, identified by number 12601984, was posted on June 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 7, 2026. It is issued by the Solid Waste Department of the City of Fresno, a state and local government entity operating under the State of California. All performance and delivery must align with the regulatory goals of SB1383 and likely require documentation of waste sourcing, processing methods, and energy output validation. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Sean Miranda, reachable via purchasing@fresno.gov, and all submissions must be made through the PlanetBids vendor portal linked in the solicitation.