Chemical Disposal

St. Mary's County Public Schools is requesting price quotes for removal, transportation, and disposal of expired radioactive and non-radioactive chemicals at Leonardtown High School (EPA ID MDR000527178), with quotes due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due August 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The scope covers pickup and disposition of specified chemicals including Carolina's Perfect Solution, chemical wash, copper sulfate, lead, sugar solution, calcium chloride solution, tin chloride, copper carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and silver nitrate in quantities and container sizes identified in the RFQ. All work must comply with local, state, and federal disposal requirements and be completed within 60 days of Purchase Order issuance. The contractor must provide all manifest and chain-of-custody documentation, signed W9 forms, and Business Relationship Affidavits with the quote response. The contractor's license number and certificates of insurance must be delivered within five calendar days of Purchase Order issuance.

Pricing for the contract shall not exceed $49,999. The contract term is one year initial with four additional one-year renewal options; subsequent renewals are limited to price increases based on the Consumer Price Index-Urban for the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Work must be scheduled and performed by the Department of Maintenance between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding days when all schools and offices are closed per the SMCPS operational calendar.

Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, business auto liability of $1,000,000 per accident, workers' compensation with statutory benefits, and umbrella excess liability of $1,000,000. The Board of Education of St. Mary's County and its officials, officers, employees, and authorized volunteers must be named as additional insureds. Site visits are not required but can be arranged 24 hours in advance. During the contract duration and renewal periods, the awarded vendor will provide additional quotes for other chemical pickups as needed.