Hazardous Waste Collection & Disposal Services

OC Waste and Recycling is soliciting proposals for hazardous waste collection and disposal services under RFP-299-3145701-JDW. The selected contractor must be a California registered hazardous waste management business responsible for a full range of services, including staffing, sorting, recycling, treating, sampling, packaging, labeling, manifesting, transporting, and disposing of household hazardous waste from Orange County Landfills and Collection Centers. The contract is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2027, for an initial term of three years. Performance must comply with a rigorous set of federal and state regulations, including CFR Titles 29, 40, and 49, as well as California Code of Regulations Titles 8, 22, and 26, and the California Health and Safety Code. The procurement process involves a three-phase evaluation consisting of a written response, a presentation or interview, and a cost proposal. Bidders are evaluated on technical expertise, regulatory compliance, and their strategic approach, with specific preferences granted to certified Orange County Local Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Proposals must be submitted by November 25, 2026, and must adhere to a strict 40-page limit for the main proposal section. The contractor is required to appoint a Project Manager and maintain strict adherence to the Materials Exchange Program Quality Assurance Plan and DOT placarding requirements. Payment is managed through the OC Waste and Recycling accounts payable office in Santa Ana, with options for Electronic Fund Transfer.