Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Town would grant the lease for the purposes of (a) developing a facility (the Proposed Facility) as an extension to the STF for on-site treatment or handling of residual sludge materials that are currently being transported to remote locations outside of the region for disposal; (b) providing long-term capacity to manage other organic wastes generated on Cape Cod, including biosolids and food waste, for which there are limited or no local disposal outlets; and (c) providing other environmental and financial benefits to the Town. This Request for Proposals (the RFP) is being issued pursuant to applicable state requirements for procurement of services and for disposition of excess property under Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws. To provide the desired services, the Proposed Facility might utilize anaerobic digestion or composting technology, or other technologies or approaches for processing or handling organic materials. The Town encourages proposals that utilize creative approaches and innovative proven technologies.