Infectious Medical Waste Disposal Services

Greenville County, South Carolina's Procurement Services Division is soliciting sealed proposals under RFP #27034 for infectious medical waste disposal services at county facilities, with inquiries due November 10, 2026 and proposals due November 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The county reserves the right to award to one or more vendors.

The scope covers collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of infectious medical waste, including blood products, sharps, and laboratory waste, at the Detention Center, Emergency Medical Services, and Animal Care Services locations. Minimum service levels are bi-weekly pickups at the Detention Center and bi-monthly pickups at Animal Care Services and EMS, plus 24/7 emergency on-call service. Required support includes site assessments, personnel training, container maintenance, and regulatory documentation. The contractor must furnish all materials, equipment, containers, vehicles, labor, and supplies at no additional cost. Subcontractors require written county approval. Work must comply with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards (29 CFR 1910.1030), EPA requirements, and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Regulation R.61-105. All personnel must pass Greenville County Sheriff's Office background checks.

Required coverage includes general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, statutory workers' compensation, pollution liability of $1,000,000, and professional liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with the county named as additional insured. Bonding is not required.

The initial term is one year, with four additional one-year renewals. The county may add or remove service locations. Pricing must be firm and itemized by container type, service location, and waste stream (pharmaceutical, hazardous, and non-hazardous), with payment due in 30 days.

Proposals will be evaluated on responsiveness, relevant experience, ability to meet specifications, regulatory compliance, references, and cost. Each criterion carries equal weight of 5 points on a 30-point scale.

The tentative award date is December 2, 2026, with a Notice to Proceed scheduled for December 16, 2026.