The contract is for the removal, transportation, and disposal of infectious waste from various Allegheny County departments. The contractor, AdvoWaste Medical Services, LLC, will provide these services for a period of one year, with two options to renew for an additional year each. The estimated cost of the contract is $150,000. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Removal and disposal of infectious waste from various county departments
• Weekly pickup from the four John J. Kane Regional Centers
• Bi-weekly pickup from the Allegheny County Health Department Public Health Laboratory
• Cost per pound for incinerated and infectious waste
• Options to renew the contract for two additional years