Hazardous Waste Removal at LSBS

Background
The US Geological Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center – Lake Superior Biological Station has a requirement for hazardous waste removal services. The goal of this contract is to ensure the safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials generated at the station, aligning with environmental protection standards.

Work Details
The contractor will provide all necessary plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials for Hazardous Waste Collection Services as detailed in the Statement of Work. Key tasks include:

1. Waste characterization, packaging, labeling, and documentation.
2. Pick-up, transportation, and disposal of approximately 417 gallons of hazardous waste from designated areas within the station.
3. Compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations regarding hazardous waste management.
4. Provision of shipping and disposal manifests, permits, and placarding requirements at the time of pickup.
5. Ensuring that drivers and technicians are trained and certified in hazardous waste handling.
6. Submission of a spill response plan tailored to the waste removal requirement.
7. Delivery of all necessary supplies such as packaging materials and documentation proving proper disposal.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed from September 24, 2026, to September 23, 2027.

Place of Performance
USGS Lake Superior Biological Station, 2800 Lake Shore Drive East, Ashland, WI 54806.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must meet the following requirements: Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA), possess necessary licenses and permits for hazardous waste transport and disposal, maintain required insurances (vehicular insurances, workman’s compensation insurance), have trained personnel for hazardous material handling, and comply with all applicable health and safety regulations.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract based on the prior BPA for hazardous waste removal at the same type of facility, 47QRAA20D000C-140G0121A0008, awarded to Crystal Clean for $140,066 from 08/01/21 to 07/31/26. The prior work is described as “HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL BPA,” which aligns with the current requirement for hazardous waste collection, characterization, packaging/labeling, transportation, disposal, and associated manifests/permits. The continuity in scope suggests the current effort may be a continuation of the same hazardous waste removal services under a new period of performance.