Household Hazardous Waste Event Services

The City of Unalaska, Alaska, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive household hazardous waste event services. The agency is attempting to solve the problem of improper disposal of hazardous materials by increasing public awareness of associated dangers and educating residents on proper recycling, reuse, treatment, and disposal methods. The program aims to provide a safe, structured collection event that facilitates the proper handling and lawful disposal of these materials. The scope of work covers the collection, packaging, lawful transportation, recycling, reuse, treatment, and disposal of household hazardous waste at a permitted facility. The selected vendor must manage the collection event rain or shine at a facility that provides convenient access for residents bringing in materials. Additionally, the agency requires the vendor to perform all necessary recordkeeping and reporting throughout the duration of the event services. The agency is limiting eligibility to onshore, United States organizations only. The contract period will span three years, and the performance of the work will take place offsite. While the agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals, the volume of waste processed will be managed based on budget and participation levels. The agency will host a pre-submittal conference on June 5, 2026, to discuss the opportunity. Bidders must submit proposals that address all outlined collection, transportation, and disposal requirements. The evaluation will focus on the vendor's ability to safely execute the event and manage the waste in compliance with all environmental regulations.