About this opportunity
AI summaryCobb County School District requests proposals for hazardous materials and hazardous waste management and disposal services in Marietta, Georgia. The selected contractor must perform onsite removal and disposal operations, including segregating, packaging, transporting, and disposing of surplus and waste chemicals, contaminated debris, paints, biological specimens, custodial liquid supplies, and other regulated and non-regulated wastes. Only onshore US organizations are eligible to participate. Vendors must submit written questions through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal by November 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, and final digital responses are due via the portal by December 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. An evaluation committee will assess proposals on qualifications, relevant experience, responsiveness, and cost, requiring non-cost requirements to be satisfied before cost is considered.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Cobb County School District
- Solicitation No.
- P27040
Scope of work
- Segregation, packaging, transport, and disposal of surplus and waste chemicals and regulated materials
- Removal and disposal of contaminated debris, paints, biological specimens, and old custodial supplies
- Pickup of chemicals directly from school sites and CCSD Maintenance Services
- Handling and removal procedures for shock-sensitive chemicals
- Bulk waste removal and consolidation into fiber or steel drums per DOT regulations
- Quarterly or on-demand lab pack waste removal and drum inventory logging
- Onsite categorization and analytical testing kits for unknown chemical substances
- Optional chemistry/biology classroom audits and yearly high school workshop presentations
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Vendor Qualifications and Experience (Section 5.1) | 60 |
| Non-Cost Subtotal | 150 |
| TOTAL | 195 |
Minimum qualifications
- Vendor and vendor third party TSD facility must have at least one degreed chemist on staff
- Vendor or vendor third party TSD facility must be able to accept all applicable RCRA waste streams
- Vendor or vendor third party TSD facility must hold a current TSD Facility Permit
- Vendor must hold a current Hazardous Waste Transport Permit
- Vendor transport vehicle must not exceed 40 feet total length
- Handlers must have proper training requirements outlined in 49 CFR 173.12
Documents to include with your response
- Forms furnished within the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal completed in their entirety
- Supporting documentation outlining compliance with Minimum Requirements (Section 4.0)
- Proof of current TSD Facility Permit
- Proof of current Hazardous Waste Transport Permit
- Non-Cost Proposal Submission addressing Sections 5.1 and 5.2
- Copies of staff training certificates and qualifications
- Five-year regulatory citation and violation history or certification letter of no citations
- Sample Certificate of Disposal/Destruction and Land Ban Form
- Site health and safety plan
- Cost Proposal Form and Scenario Pricing Form
Key dates
- RFP issued and posted to the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal
- November 3, 2026
- Deadline for written questions submitted through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal
- November 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
- Responses to questions posted on the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal
- November 20, 2026
- Deadline for RFP responses submitted to the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal
- December 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
- Evaluation
- December 2026
- Award
- December 2026/January 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Responses must be submitted on the forms furnished within the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal at cobbk12.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities. Responses must be typed or in ink, with corrections initialed.
Contract details
- Term
- Prices must remain firm for one (1) year from the award date, or for any renewal period, with prices firm for 365 days after any approved increase.
- Place of performance
- Cobb County School District schools and facilities in Marietta, Kennesaw, and surrounding Cobb County, Georgia locations
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability with products and completed operations; Commercial Auto Liability of at least $1 million with MCS90 Endorsement; Transportation Pollution Liability of at least $2 million; Professional Liability of at least $1 million; Umbrella Coverage in excess of GL and Auto of at least $2 million; Pollution Liability of at least $2 million; Statutory Workers' Compensation; Employer's Liability of at least $100,000; Carrier financial size category at least V, A…