AGO461700-Laboratory Hazardous Waste Services

The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Laboratory Division is soliciting quotes for hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal services across three laboratory locations in London, Bowling Green, and Richfield, Ohio. The Request for Quotations (RFQ Number AGO-BCI-LAB-0525-25) seeks a comprehensive waste management vendor responsible for characterization, labeling, packaging, manifesting, transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of various laboratory wastes. Qualified vendors must possess an EPA permit for waste disposal, comply with EPA, DOT, OSHA, and Ohio EPA regulations, and hold ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications. The waste types include flammable and corrosive liquids, toxic solutions, environmentally hazardous substances, universal waste, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, used machine oil, and expired chemicals. Quotes are due on June 2, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time, with vendor selection based on the lowest-priced responsible and responsive submission, considering factors such as licensure, certification, and EPA standings. Vendors must submit three client references, a capability statement, and adhere to specific submission requirements through the Ohio Buys online platform.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. The initial contract term is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with options to renew for two additional two-year terms, potentially extending the contract through June 30, 2031. The state has historically averaged approximately $90,000 in such services under current contracts, which provides an indication of potential contract value. Vendors must complete a comprehensive sample contract that includes rigorous requirements such as background checks, extensive insurance coverage (including Commercial General Liability up to $5,000,000 per occurrence and Automobile Liability up to $1,000,000 per accident), and stringent confidentiality provisions. The contract template also emphasizes ethical standards, legal compliance, and non-discrimination requirements. Prospective vendors will need to demonstrate robust capabilities in hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, and professional service delivery to be considered for this procurement opportunity.