In September 2017, the Houston-Galveston Area Council issued a Request for Proposals for the collection, transport and disposal of household hazardous waste within the H-GAC region. Proposers were asked to provide pricing for one-day collection events and permanent facilities.

Three proposals were received and opened on October 30, 2017 from Stericycle Environmental Solutions, Super Universal Waste (dba U-Waste Recycling Solutions), and Tradebe Environmental Services. The proposals were found to be complete. A committee consisting of local government and H-GAC staff reviewed the proposals based on the following stated review criteria: waste management services, cost of services, understanding of work to be performed, references, experience, safety, compliance, and financial stability. Based on the evaluation criteria, staff recommends negotiating with the following firms in ranked order.

1. Stericycle Environmental Solutions

2. Tradebe Environmental Services

3. Super Universal Waste dba U-Waste Recycling Solutions

If awarded the contract, the firm will provide planning assistance, on-site labor, transportation and disposal, supplies, and analysis of unknown materials for both the one-day and permanent facility scenarios as requested by local governments. H-GAC will not guaranty a minimum quantity of or minimum level of local government participation under this contract. The proposed contract term is two years from the date of award with three additional twelve-month renewal options.

Participating local governments

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Request authorization to contract with firm in ranked order for regional household hazardous waste collection, transportation, and disposal. (Staff Contact: Jeff Taebel)