Chemical Waste Disposal

Cattaraugus-Allegany Board of Cooperative Educational Services (CA BOCES) is conducting a competitive bid (#2615) for chemical waste disposal services across multiple school districts in New York, including Cuba-Rushford CSD, Franklinville CSD, Pioneer CSD, and BOCES Belmont Center. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive lab packing services, which encompass fingerprinting unknown materials, profiling chemicals, creating manifests, transporting, and disposing of chemical waste materials in full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Vendors must submit detailed pricing for a one-time chemical waste pickup, with the bid documents specifying extensive insurance requirements including $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability, and $1,000,000 in Contractors Pollution Liability coverage. The bid is due on November 19, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., with a live-streamed bid opening scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, compliance with specifications, insurance coverage, and ability to meet regulatory requirements. Vendors must provide Material Safety Data Sheets and comply with prevailing wage rates under New York State Labor Law.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), with no specific set-aside percentages explicitly stated. Vendors must complete multiple certifications, including Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, Iran Divestment Act Certification, and State Finance Law 139-L Certification addressing sexual harassment prevention policies. The chemical inventory spans various substances including cleaning solutions, laboratory chemicals, maintenance products, and other potentially hazardous materials across multiple school locations. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the chemical waste disposal services suggests a significant procurement value. The contract will be awarded through the BOCES Board meeting on December 3, 2025, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase quantities. Vendors must submit bids electronically through BidNetDirect.com, with the option for physical submission in a sealed envelope, and must demonstrate capability to work collaboratively with BOCES staff to determine delivery times and meet specific specification requirements.