The government has officially launched the request for proposals (RFP) process in an effort to facilitate the remediation and operation of the New Providence Landfill.
The deadline for applicants is April 26, 2017 and an opening of proposals will take place at the Ministry of Finance the following day.
Minister of the Environment and Housing Kenred Dorsett promised earlier this month that details of the RFP would be made public on the government's website.
The minister also announced this month that the preliminary cost of remediation at the landfill is about $20 million to $30 million, but that amount is expected to increase.
A notice on the RFP outlined the process by which proponents are advised to submit their proposals.
One requirement includes a non-refundable fee of $10,000 with the submission of the registration form.
Interested investors are also expected to sign and return a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) said in its recently released Charter 2017, it will ensure that issues at the landfill are remediated by working with a strategic partner and "using scientific methods".
Last month, Prime Minister Perry Christie said the government is "very close" to choosing a company to run the site.
Fires have been occurring at the landfill for years. The reasons given are usually spontaneous combustion or arson.
Both the PLP and Free National Movement (FNM) have admitted fault for the "mismanagement" of the dump.
The environment minister previously explained that new technology and facilities would be included at the dump site and would all be a part of the new agreement made with the prospective management company.
New technology and facilities are expected to include membrane landfill liner to generate solar energy, gas extraction technology, and a new materials recycling facility.

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