Infectious Medical Waste Disposal Services

Greenville County is seeking proposals for Infectious Medical Waste Disposal Services through RFP #23092, targeting vendors capable of providing comprehensive medical waste pickup and disposal for various county locations. The contract will be an initial one-year term with options for four additional annual renewals, with the county retaining discretion to add or delete service locations. Vendors must provide detailed pricing per pound of medical waste, with historical volumes ranging from 5,000-6,000 pounds annually at the Detention Center. The proposal evaluation will be based on four equally weighted criteria: responsiveness to the RFP, experience with similar projects, references, and cost. Proposals must be electronically submitted by March 7, 2023, at 3:00 pm through the county's online procurement portal, with an anticipated contract award on March 21, 2023, and a planned Notice to Proceed date of July 1, 2023. Vendors are required to submit a comprehensive statement of qualifications, including company background, corporate qualifications, certifications, at least three references, and a certificate of insurance.

The county encourages participation from minority and women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) and has specific insurance requirements for potential contractors, including $1 million in comprehensive general liability insurance, $1 million in automobile liability insurance, statutory workers' compensation, and $1 million in pollution and professional liability coverage. Vendors must comply with various legal standards, including the Illegal Immigration Reform Act and Prison Rape Elimination Act. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract appears open to qualified medical waste disposal service providers who can meet the county's detailed specifications. The Sample Services Agreement indicates potential for a five-year maximum contract period, with payment terms allowing invoices to be submitted upon service completion and payment due within ten days. Although a precise contract value is not specified, the historical waste volume and comprehensive requirements suggest a significant service opportunity for qualified medical waste disposal vendors.