Description
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Pesticides Division) seeks a qualified contractor to provide hazardous‑waste management services for pesticide mini‑bulk containers (56‑499 gal) statewide. The contract includes collection, transportation, disposal or recycling of contaminated containers, documentation, quarterly reporting, and optional education/training for dealers. The initial term is one year beginning Oct 1 2026 (or upon execution), with up‑to‑two one‑year renewal options. The vendor must be a North Carolina‑registered vendor, possess E‑Verify compliance, and submit proposals via the NC e‑Procurement Ariba platform by Oct 19 2026 2:00 PM ET.
• Scope: On‑site collection events (≈25 per year), handling ~750 mini‑bulk/IBC containers and ~15 cubic‑yard loads of contaminated pesticide waste.
• Deliverables: Completed manifests, Certificates of Compliance from TSDFs, quarterly activity reports, and optional training materials.
• Performance requirements: Invoicing within 30 days of each event, semi‑annual business review meetings, and compliance with state/federal hazardous‑waste regulations.
• Evaluation: Best‑value criteria including cost, technical approach, past performance, and financial stability.
• Contract value: Estimated Year 1 cost shown in the cost proposal (event setup, container disposal, cubic‑yard disposal).