Chemical Hygiene Consultants

Putnam/Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (PNW BOCES) is soliciting proposals for Chemical Hygiene Consultants through RFP 2023-13, seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive medical and pharmaceutical waste management and regulatory compliance services. The procurement will cover collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of regulated medical and pharmaceutical waste for BOCES and participating school districts. The contract period spans from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024, with potential renewals for four additional one-year periods. Proposals are due on July 6, 2023, at 11:30 AM, with an anticipated award date of August 22, 2023. The evaluation process will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points distributed across vendor compliance (10 points), prior Chemical Hygiene Services experience (25 points), references (15 points), ability to meet service scope (20 points), and pricing (30 points). Vendors must demonstrate expertise in medical waste management, regulatory compliance, and possess comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, statutory Workers' Compensation, and $2,000,000 in Professional Errors and Omissions Insurance.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with various state and federal regulations, including non-discrimination laws and Iran Divestment Act requirements. Potential bidders will need to submit standard documentation such as W-9 forms and ACH enrollment information. While the specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multi-district scope suggest a significant contract value. The procurement appears open to qualified medical waste management and chemical hygiene consulting firms with demonstrated experience in educational service environments. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFP document for complete details on submission requirements, compliance expectations, and the precise scope of services needed by PNW BOCES and its participating school districts.