AGO461700-Laboratory Hazardous Waste Services

The Ohio Attorney General's Office (AGO), specifically the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Laboratory Division, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal services for three BCI laboratory locations in London, Bowling Green, and Richfield, Ohio. The Request for Quotations (RFQ) solicits vendors capable of performing quarterly waste management services, including hazardous waste reporting, on-site audits, waste characterization, consolidation, and stream identification. Required vendor qualifications include EPA permitting, compliance with federal and state environmental regulations, and possession of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications. The scope encompasses removal of various waste types, including flammable and corrosive liquids, toxic solutions, environmentally hazardous substances, universal waste, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and expired chemicals. Vendors must submit responses through the Ohio Buys online platform, with inquiries due by June 11, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time, and final quotes due by June 20, 2025, at the same time. Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsible and responsive bidder, evaluated based on cost, licensure, certification, and EPA standings.

The contract will have an initial term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with options to renew for two additional two-year terms potentially extending through June 30, 2031. The estimated annual service value is approximately $90,000, based on current contract spending. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, the contract includes comprehensive background check requirements for the contractor and any subcontractors. The sample contract indicates that contractors may be subject to BCI background checks and potentially escorted while on AGO premises. Contractors must also comply with extensive confidentiality requirements, insurance and liability clauses, and adhere to state laws, ethics standards, and non-discrimination practices. The Attorney General's Office reserves significant discretionary rights, including the ability to suspend or terminate services, refuse site access, and modify contract terms. Potential respondents should carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the detailed requirements outlined in the RFQ and sample contract.