Description
Luzerne County’s Emergency Management Agency is seeking a qualified hazardous‑materials contractor to collect, transport, and properly dispose of approximately 1,552 gallons of Aqueous Film‑Forming Foam (AFFF) containing PFAS chemicals from local fire departments. The contractor must hold Pennsylvania Hazardous Material Response Team (HMRT) or Contractor certifications, provide all required insurance, and submit detailed cost proposals for disposal of 9 × 55‑gallon drums and 200 × 5‑gallon containers. The contract is for an initial one‑year term with two optional one‑year extensions, beginning 12/01/2026. Proposals are due 11/06/2026, with questions due 10/30/2026.
• Scope: collection, packaging, transport, and disposal of AFFF/PFAS foam.
• Approx. quantities: 9 drums (55 gal) + 200 containers (5 gal) = 1,552 gal total.
• Required certifications: PA HMRT or Contractor.
• Insurance requirements: $1 M general liability, $1 M auto, $2 M umbrella, workers’ comp, etc.
• Contract term: 1 year + up to two 1‑year extensions; start 12/1/2026.
• Submission: electronic via PennBid or hard‑copy mail; deadline 11/6/2026 4 PM EST.
• Evaluation criteria include price, reputation, quality, and past performance.