EMA - Radioactive Waste Disposal Orphan Source

The State of Illinois, through the Sangamon County jurisdiction, is seeking proposals for the proper handling, transportation, and disposal of 249 different radioactive "orphan sources" maintained by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). The total combined activity of these sources is 979,265.264 microcuries, with a total weight of 1,677.06 pounds, consisting of materials such as radium, cesium, uranium, and thorium from various locations across the state. The contractor will be responsible for the safe and compliant management of these radioactive waste materials, including detailed documentation of the volume, weight, activity, isotope, and dose rates for each item. Proposals are due by May 29, 2024, and the contract term and pricing details are not provided.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond mentioned in the available information. The incumbent vendor or current contractors are also not identified, and the available budget range is not provided. Interested parties should carefully review the radioactive source inventory and the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which will apply to this contract opportunity and address payment, assignment, auditing, and other standard provisions, to determine their qualifications and ability to fulfill the requirements of this radioactive waste disposal contract in Sangamon County, Illinois.