Infectious Medical Waste Disposal Services

The County of Greenville, South Carolina is requesting sealed proposals for infectious medical waste disposal services across the Detention Center, EMS, and Animal Care facilities, with proposals due July 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and questions due July 20, 2026. The County reserves the right to award to one or more vendors and may add or remove locations as needed.

The scope encompasses collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of infectious medical waste including blood products, sharps, and laboratory waste. Minimum pickup frequencies are bi-weekly at the Detention Center, and twice monthly at Animal Care Services and EMS. Current waste volumes are approximately 5,100 to 6,700 pounds annually of sharps waste and less than 50 pounds of pharmaceutical waste at Animal Care; no more than 999 pounds annually of combined medical sharps and biohazard waste at EMS; and approximately 337 pounds monthly at the Detention Center. The contractor must provide all equipment, supplies, transportation, and personnel; comply with OSHA, EPA, and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services regulations; and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), statutory workers' compensation, and pollution/professional liability ($1 million per occurrence). No subcontracting is permitted, and background checks are required for all onsite personnel.

The contract term is one year with four optional annual renewals. The County anticipates award on August 7, 2026, with contract negotiations August 7–21 and notice to proceed issued August 21. Pricing must be net 30 days with clear itemization by container type, monthly service fees, and all surcharges identified. No bonding is required. Proposals are evaluated on responsiveness, relevant experience, operational capability, service approach, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, references, and cost competitiveness, each weighted equally at 16.7 percent. Vendors must complete the County's Substitute Form W-9 (not IRS Form W-9); standard insurance, confidentiality, and South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act compliance apply.