Hazardous waste removal and disposal

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a comprehensive hazardous waste removal and disposal services contractor to manage waste generated at its main Charleston campus and 21 satellite locations throughout the Lowcountry region. The solicitation requires a full-service contractor to collect, transport, manifest, and dispose of various hazardous waste streams, including pharmaceutical waste, lab pack materials, flammable and corrosive liquids, batteries, and specialized materials like fluorescent bulbs and mercury devices. Mandatory qualifications include being a licensed hazardous waste transporter in South Carolina, owning permitted transport vehicles, and employing chemists with specific educational and experience credentials (Level II or III). The contractor must maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $2 million in commercial general liability and $1 million in auto liability. Key dates for this procurement include a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on May 22, 2024, with questions due by June 21, 2024, and electronic proposals due by July 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST. The contract will have an initial one-year term beginning September 3, 2024, with four possible one-year renewals, for a maximum contract period of five years.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The current annual spend for hazardous waste removal and disposal is $766,864.00, covering the period from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining a central accumulation area, providing on-campus transportation vehicles, supplying necessary equipment and technology, and conducting quarterly staff training. The pricing structure requires all-inclusive, fixed unit pricing for five years, covering transportation, labor, chemist services, disposal methods, manifests, and final disposal certification, with no additional charges permitted. The contract includes estimated quantities for various waste streams and service categories, with bidders required to submit unit pricing across five contract years. The solicitation indicates that quantities are estimates and may vary based on actual usage, providing flexibility for MUSC's waste management needs.