The Franklin County would like an update to the Franklin County Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan as per RCW 70.95.110 indicating plans shall be maintained in a current condition and reviewed and revised periodically. 

Franklin County is requesting proposals from firms interested in providing these professional services. 

I. Description

Franklin County adopted the Franklin County Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan in April of 2010.  Selected firm will review and/or revise this Plan with current information and incorporate changes made within the County while taking into consideration updated State planning guidelines and regulatory changes, such as Washington Administrative Code 173-351 and Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 70.95.

Selected firm will follow the Washington State Department of Ecology “Guidelines for Development of Local Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plans and Plan Revisions” (Publication No 10-07-005) https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/1007005.html

 Primary tasks are as follows:

• Review existing information and gather recent information.
• Update the Plan.
• Complete WUTC Cost Assessment Questionnaire.
• Complete SEPA checklist required by Ecology. 
• Meet with County staff, Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC), Franklin County Board of Commissioners, and other stakeholders.
• Create a needs assessment for local Solid Waste programs.
• Create and implement Inter-local agreement(s) between Franklin County and associated cities.

II. SUBMITTAL LOCATION / DEADLINE

The submittal shall be submitted electronically in PDF format via e-mail to Sally McKenzie, Solid Waste Coordinator, at smckenzie@franklincountywa.gov 

The proposal may also be on a flash drive and mailed or hand delivered to the following:

Sally McKenzie, Solid Waste Coordinator

Franklin County Public Works Department

3416 Stearman Ave

Pasco, WA  99301

Questions regarding this proposal shall be in writing and shall be directed to Sally McKenzie at the address above or via e-mail at smckenzie@franklincountywa.gov. 

Proposals will be accepted no later than Friday, February 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm.  No submittals will be accepted after that date and time.  More information available at: 

https://www.franklincountywa.gov/465/Solid-Waste