The City of Dublin (City) invites qualified firms or individuals ("Respondent") to submit a response (the "Proposal") to this Request for Proposals ("RFP"). In furtherance of the City of Dublin's sustainability goals, the City is working to increase the diversion rate to between 80-90% annually by 2030. The Respondent will review the current sustainability initiatives and make recommendations on future programs, including those that will help lower the carbon footprint and increase the diversion rate.

Dublin is a city of nearly 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space and recreational opportunities, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is consistently ranked one of the safest cities in the nation and, in 2024, was named the Top Suburb in Central Ohio by Columbus Underground for the fourth consecutive year. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District.

Dublin hosts five City-sponsored signature events: the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Independence Day Celebration, Dublin Irish Festival, Spooktacular and the Holiday Tree Lighting. The City understands the importance of environmental sustainability and is seeking to leverage signature events as a platform to lead by example and build awareness of City sustainability efforts.