Request for Information | Research, Education, and Art at the Dane County Sustainability Campus

Be part of an exciting new opportunity to reshape waste into a resource and advance the circular economy in a growing and dynamic area in the Midwest with an experienced partner! The Dane County, Wisconsin, Department of Waste & Renewables is soliciting responses to this Request for Information (RFI) to gather information and qualifications from entities (Respondents) that are interested in establishing operations within the Sustainable Business Park to be co-located with the future Dane County landfill in Madison, Wisconsin. This project is underway with the first phase of construction commencing in 2026 for a new landfill and a new administration and education building (conceptual administration and education building location below). Landfill and related support facilities will be operational in 2027/2028. The purpose of this RFI is to identify entities, processes, and technologies that have the greatest potential to help the County divert a significant share of incoming waste and create marketable outputs such as energy, raw materials, or other products. RFIs are designed to evaluate interest, gather ideas, and assess feasibility while minimizing the burden on both respondents and the County. Responses to RFIs will be used to identify the most promising approaches, and inform future Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Dane County is issuing a total of four RFIs concurrently: Partners in Research, Education, and Creative Fields (2025-RFI-004) Partners in Problem Materials, Bulky Waste Streams, and Emerging Materials (2025-RFI-003) Partners in Reuse, Retail, and Upcycling (2025-RFI-002) Partners in Large-Scale Waste Diversion, Processing, and Recycling (2025-RFI-002) This RFI is not a solicitation for bids, nor is it an indication of intent to contract. The contacts listed are the sole points of contact for questions and issues that may arise during the RFI process.