Greenville County Opengov #RFP #27034

Greenville County infectious medical waste services for three facilities

Greenville County is seeking a contractor to manage infectious medical waste at three County facilities. - Buyer: Greenville County, Procurement Services Division; office at 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601. - Requested services: Collect, transport, treat, and dispose of infectious medical waste, including sharps, blood and blood products, laboratory waste, and related regulated waste, at Animal Care Services, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Detention Center. - Estimated service levels: - Animal Care Services: At least 2 pickups per month, with about 6 28-gallon sharps-container equivalents per pickup. Current container mix includes 60 8-quart sharps containers, 43 14-quart sharps containers, 2–3 8-gallon containers, one 5-quart hazardous-waste container, and two 2-gallon pharmaceutical-waste containers. - EMS: At least 2 pickups per month; about 3–4 reusable 28-gallon containers monthly and one 18-gallon container about twice per year. - Detention Center: At least 1 pickup every 2 weeks, with about 25 reusable 28-gallon containers per pickup. - Contractor-provided support and supplies: Approved waste and sharps containers, red biohazard bags, packaging and labeling supplies, site assessments, container and service planning, staff training, container maintenance and replacement, account and technical support, shipment manifests, monthly reports, and itemized monthly invoices. Emergency pickup must be available 24/7. - Important requirements: Meet applicable OSHA, EPA, and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services requirements; maintain required licenses, permits, and insurance; train and screen personnel; and do not subcontract any part of the work. The County may adjust locations and coordinate service schedules. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or service vendors are named in the opportunity. The contractor is expected to provide the containers and supplies. - Term: One year, with up to four additional one-year renewal options.

Description

Greenville County is seeking qualified, licensed, and experienced contractors to collect, transport, treat, and dispose of infectious medical waste generated at designated County facilities, including Animal Care Services, EMS, and the Detention Center. Waste includes blood and blood products, sharps, and laboratory waste. Services include scheduled and emergency pickups, containers and supplies, manifests and reporting, and required personnel support; subcontracting work is not permitted. The contract is for one year, with the option of four additional one-year renewals, and the County may award to one or more contractors and add or remove service locations.

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