Specifications include, but are not limited to: Professional services to prepare and conduct a study for the purposes of developing a plan to improve material recovery and recycling in Mississippi. MDEQ is seeking qualified organizations, companies, or individuals with abilities, qualifications and experience in the areas detailed in this section. 1) The Contractor shall conduct a study and prepare a comprehensive evaluation of the current recycling infrastructure in the state and an analysis of the recycling materials markets available to the State. 2) The Contractor shall prepare an evaluation of the resulting economic impact (job creation, tax revenue increases, etc.) of a fully functioning recycling program in the State. 3) The Contractor shall prepare an evaluation of the negative economic impacts of recyclable materials not recovered in the State for recycling. 4) The Contractor shall utilize the results of the study to prepare a regional recycling model along with best practices on how participating communities would manage collected materials and improve local recycling outreach and education. 5) Perform other related tasks as directed by MDEQ.
