Hazardous waste disposal

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a comprehensive hazardous waste disposal services contractor through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) covering statewide health department facilities. The procurement seeks a vendor to manage hazardous waste services including packing, labeling, manifesting, transportation, and disposal of various chemical waste streams across county health departments and the Hayne Laboratory in Columbia. Specific waste categories include halogenated and non-halogenated solvents, caustic wastes, acutely toxic wastes, cyanide and mercury lab packs, pesticide wastes, and chemical sample residues. Bidders must provide detailed unit pricing for multiple container sizes ranging from 5-95 gallons, service fees, labor rates, and treatment/disposal methodologies. The solicitation requires vendors to be licensed hazardous waste transporters compliant with EPA and DOT regulations, with bids due electronically by 2:30 PM ET on 4/22/2025 and clarification questions required by 4/1/2025.

The contract includes specific South Carolina vendor preferences, potentially offering percentage advantages for businesses meeting local economic participation criteria. Respondents must be prepared for a five-year contract term from 8/18/2025 to 8/17/2030, with four potential one-year renewal options. The solicitation explicitly excludes radioactive materials, Class A explosives, and biological waste from the contract scope. Vendors must complete comprehensive pricing schedules across five separate spreadsheet sections, with instructions that all line items must be priced or the offer will be considered non-responsive. While specific budget ranges are not directly stated, the contract covers 59 different location site pickups across four state regions (Lowcountry, Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate), suggesting a potentially significant annual contract value. Contractors will be required to provide electronic manifest uploads, detailed pricing for e-manifest preparation, high hazard services, labor fees, supplies, containers, and comprehensive waste treatment processes.