Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM056637

Maryland seeks hazardous waste services for AFFF foam disposal and destruction

Maryland is seeking a qualified vendor to manage the pick-up, disposal, and destruction of firefighting foam (Class B Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, or AFFF) from fire departments and airports participating in the state's Takeback Program. - Government Buyer: - Maryland Department of the Environment, Land and Materials Administration - Services Requested: - Collection of AFFF from fire departments and airports across Maryland - Transportation of AFFF to a permitted facility outside Maryland - Destruction or disposal of AFFF using methods approved by the Maryland Department of the Environment - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the George “Walter” Taylor Act of 2022 - Use of permitted facilities outside Maryland for disposal - Destruction methods must be approved by the Maryland Department of the Environment - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services: - Hazardous waste collection, transportation, and destruction/disposal of AFFF - Place of Performance: - Fire departments and airports throughout Maryland (collection sites) - Permitted disposal facilities outside Maryland (final destination) - No product part numbers or quantities are specified in the solicitation.

Description

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment to procure services for the pick-up of Class B Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) from fire departments and airports in Maryland participating in the Takeback Program. The successful bidder will be responsible for disposing of the AFFF at a permitted facility outside Maryland or destroying it using MDE-approved methods. This procurement complies with the George “Walter” Taylor Act of 2022. The contract will be between the successful bidder(s) and the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Land and Materials Administration.

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