Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste Collection, Management & Removal Services

North Carolina State University's Environmental Health and Safety department is seeking proposals for a comprehensive hazardous and non-hazardous waste management contract. The solicitation covers collection, management, and disposal of chemical waste, fluorescent lamps, universal wastes, low-level radioactive waste, and non-infectious biological waste generated across NC State properties. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of experience in waste management and comply with NC State's hazardous waste permit, radioactive materials licenses, and biological safety protocols. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and proposals are due by 2:00 PM on April 15, 2025, through the Bonfire electronic platform. The evaluation criteria will include the vendor's ability to manage waste off-site, qualifications and experience, environmental compliance, conservation efforts, and long-term liability, with cost representing 35% of the total evaluation score. The contract will be effective for one year with potential renewals for four additional one-year periods, not exceeding a total of five years.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will primarily service campuses and research units in Raleigh, with potential services extending from the Asheville area to the coast. Typical operations will involve a three to four-person crew working eight hours per day, five days per week. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the solicitation requires vendors to provide extensive documentation of their waste management capabilities, including detailed facility experience questionnaires and comprehensive pricing schedules for various waste types and container sizes. The documentation suggests a substantial annual waste volume, with some waste streams ranging from 50 to 40,000 pounds per year. Though a specific total contract value is not disclosed, the multiple detailed pricing schedules and comprehensive service requirements indicate a significant potential contract value for the selected waste management contractor.