Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) is soliciting bids to provide a full‑service household hazardous waste (HHW) collection program for Atlantic County residents. The contractor will staff, set up, and operate 4‑6 collection events per year (first or second Saturday of each month), accept a wide range of household hazardous materials, sort and stage the waste, transport it to approved disposal facilities, and provide all required documentation and certifications. The contract term is one year (April 1 2027 – March 31 2028) with up to two one‑year renewal options. Bidders must submit a detailed technical approach, health & safety plan, spill prevention plan, and pricing either on a per‑pound basis or per‑event basis. The award will go to the lowest per‑pound bid, subject to compliance with environmental, safety, and equal‑opportunity requirements. • 4‑6 collection days annually, each 8 am‑1 pm, rain‑or‑shine • Accepts up to 145,000 lb of HHW per year (various chemicals, batteries, paint, etc.) • Contractor must provide forklift, scales, safety equipment, and a 20 × 30 ft tent for inclement weather • Must hold EPA ID, NJDEP hazardous waste transport license, and certified disposal permits • Pricing: $1.25 / lb example (≈ $230k annual) or per‑event bids ($40‑$55 k per event) • Minimum 20 experienced staff on site, 15 large utility carts, and required documentation of waste weights and disposal certifications • Bid bond/security of 10 % of total bid (max $20,000) required; electronic submission via ACUA e‑Procurement portal.