Request for Proposals Expert services to assist with the development of a Waste Management Policy and Regulatory Tool

GreenCape has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a legal service provider to assist in developing a Waste Management Policy and Regulatory Tool. The tool is intended to help municipalities and project developers navigate the complex legal requirements for implementing alternative waste treatment technologies in South Africa, specifically within the Western Cape province.

• The Waste Economy project, commissioned by the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DED&T) and delivered by GreenCape, aims to identify barriers and supporting actions to enable the waste economy to reach its full potential.
• A complex policy and regulatory environment is identified as a primary barrier to waste economy development for both the private sector and municipalities, largely because stakeholders are unclear about required licenses and the alignment of government processes.
• GreenCape is seeking a legal firm to review an existing in-house policy and legislation database and mentor a researcher to expand it. The service provider must transition the database from being organized by technology type (e.g., incineration) to an action-based format (e.g., waste transport).
• The final output will be a web-based tool accessible nationwide, developed through a collaboration between GreenCape, the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), and the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI).
• The document identifies several legislative frameworks governing waste and municipal management in South Africa, including the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act No 59 of 2008), the Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998, the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, and the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003.
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and license application processes are noted as potential delays that can postpone project development by up to two years.

APA

GreenCape (n.d.). Request for Proposals Expert services to assist with the development of a Waste Management Policy and Regulatory Tool. https://greencape.co.za/assets/Photos-for-news-item-links/GreenCape-RFP-for-legal-assistance-September-2014.pdf

Chicago

GreenCape. Request for Proposals Expert services to assist with the development of a Waste Management Policy and Regulatory Tool. n.d. https://greencape.co.za/assets/Photos-for-news-item-links/GreenCape-RFP-for-legal-assistance-September-2014.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greencapendrequest, author = {{GreenCape}}, title = {{Request for Proposals Expert services to assist with the development of a Waste Management Policy and Regulatory Tool}}, institution = {GreenCape}, url = {https://greencape.co.za/assets/Photos-for-news-item-links/GreenCape-RFP-for-legal-assistance-September-2014.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }