Composting at Vermont State Parks

1 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS & GENERAL SERVICES Office of Purchasing and Contracting 133 State Street, 5th Floor | Montpelier VT 05633-8000 802-828-2211 phone |802-828-2222 fax http://bgs.vermont.gov/purchasing SEALED BID Request For Proposal Composting at Vermont State Parks ISSUE DATE February 27, 2026 QUESTIONS DUE March 10, 2026 – 4:30 PM (EST) RFP RESPONSES DUE BY March 17, 2026 – 4:30 PM (EST) Please be advised that all notifications, releases, and addendums associated with this RFP will be posted at: http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php The state will make no attempt to contact interested parties with updated information. It is the responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the above webpage for any and all notifications, releases and addendums associated with this RFP. STATE CONTACT: James Meyers, State Senior Purchasing Agent E-MAIL: BGS.OPCVendorDocs@vermont.gov http://bgs.vermont.gov/purchasing http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php Revised: February 13, 2026 Page 2 of 23 OVERVIEW: 1.1. SCOPE AND BACKGROUND: Through this Request for Proposal (RFP) the Department of Buildings and General Services, Office of Purchasing and Contracting on behalf of Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (hereinafter the “State”) is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies that can provide Composting at Vermont State Parks. 1.2. CONTRACT PERIOD: Contracts arising from this RFP will be for a period of 12 months with an option to renew for up to four additional twelve-month periods. The State anticipates the start date will be April 1, 2026. 1.3. SIN