South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Buyer seeks to conduct a feasibility study on food waste composting in South Dakota. The study will identify optimal food waste volumes and effective composting technologies for South Dakota communities. Buyer requires the contractor to work with an interested community to complete a pilot project. The findings will help develop guidance and regulatory requirements for future composting operations.

• 4/7/2025 - Offeror Questions Due
• 4/14/2025 - Responses to Offeror Questions
• 4/24/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/8/2025 - Proposal Revisions (if required)
• 5/23/2025 - Anticipated Award Decision/Contract Negotiation

• Analyze recommended food waste volumes for successful composting
• Evaluate composting technologies suitable for South Dakota communities
• Develop recommendations for food waste collection and transportation methods
• Conduct a food waste composting pilot project with an interested community
• Assess storage container options for household food waste
• Identify factors influencing facilities to accept food waste
• Research existing and potential markets for finished compost
• Recommend ways to expand markets for finished compost
• Analyze where additional investment and education may be needed
• Develop recommended siting criteria for composting facilities