NIGP 66570: Plastics and Related Products, Scrap or Waste

NIGP 66570 Plastics And Related Products, Scrap Or Waste is an Item code covering the removal, transportation, and disposal of waste streams classified as plastic or scrap material, including biohazard waste, refuse, waste tires, and hazardous solids mixed with plastic or scrap components. State and local governments procure this work through competitive sealed bids (IFB, ITB) and requests for proposal (RFP) issued by transportation departments, county environmental services, waste management authorities, and special-purpose purchasing cooperatives. The scope spans labor-intensive removal and transport operations with specialized licensing and certification requirements (hazmat transportation credentials, HAZWOPER certification, state contractor licensing), equipment and container provision, and facility-based or mobile disposal processing. Pricing is typically set per unit (hourly rates for crew labor, per-ton disposal fees, per-load transportation charges) with all-inclusive requirements prohibiting additional surcharges. Prevailing wage obligations apply when contract values exceed thresholds, and comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation and general liability is standard.

Recent activity spans California, Texas, Florida, and Maryland, with issuing bodies including Caltrans, county commissioners' offices (Harris County, Pasco County), and specialized state environmental agencies (Maryland Environmental Service). Representative opportunities include Caltrans' June 2026 IFB for biohazard waste removal and disposal in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties with two-provider awards and 25 percent small-business participation goals; Harris County's June 2026 ITB for waste and refuse container services across multiple county locations with M/WBE utilization requirements; Pasco County's June 2026 IFB for waste tire pickup and disposal at two collection sites with local preference provisions; Maryland Environmental Service's May 2026 sealed-bid procurement for hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal across five service categories with an 18 percent MBE goal; and Region 14 Education Service Center's March 2026 RFP for waste carts and recycling carts through the OMNIA Partners cooperative with an estimated $50 million annual volume. Contract terms typically run two to three years with optional renewal periods, and award structures range from single to multiple vendors depending on issuing body preference and scope design.