CMU 2848 - CMU 2848 Campus Waste Resource Management Provider

Colorado Mesa University is seeking to initiate a relationship with a waste resource management provider for campus waste and recycling removal. The University intends to significantly increase the campus waste diversion by partnering with a provider that has successfully implemented a waste/recycling program that has achieved measurable waste diversion with clients comparable in size to Colorado Mesa University.  The University is committed to enhancing its campus sustainability.  The successful provider will advise a variety of initiatives aimed at reducing the University’s environmental impact, promoting sustainable practices, and education.
The University has continuously undergone considerable campus growth year after year with steady additions to the campus facilities since 2006.  At present, the University’s main campus in Grand Junction consists of over 2.4 million square feet of buildings encompassing 141 acres including academic buildings, sporting venues, residence halls, student union, office space, etc.  The University’s career and technical division, CMU Tech, is located on a separate campus in Grand Junction and will also need to be serviced by the waste resource provider.  A new residence and dining hall in the Formation District are slated to open August 2026.  This will add 310 beds to the campus community which is comprised of over 10,000 students and over 1,100 faculty and staff.
The initial period of the contract issued resultant of this RFP will begin upon contract execution for an initial period of one (1) year with the option to renew for 4 additional one (1) year periods. Exercising the option to renew will be at the sole discretion of the University but will be executed upon mutual agreement between the University and the Contractor. 
Colorado Mesa University recognizes the tremendous potential ecological benefits by augmenting the campus 
recycling program. The University has an interest in promoting and enhancing sustainability awareness and promoting initiatives that demonstrate our commitment and responsibility to the environment. There are opportunities with this solicitation to demonstrate a commitment to three core elements of sustainability: Environmental Protection, Social Development and Economic development. The University is interested in learning about the Offeror’s sustainability programs that address these core elements and how they can be incorporated into delivering the services required in this solicitation that promote and communicate our responsibility to the environment