Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Heather Forshey, Director, Environmental Health Services
Subject: Agreement with Advanced Chemical Transport, Inc dba ACTenviro for Processing Hazardous Waste
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Advanced Chemical Transport, Inc dba ACTenviro to process hazardous waste from the County's various household hazardous waste facilities for the term of October 4, 2023, through October 4, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,300,000.
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BACKGROUND:
Environmental Health Services' (EHS) Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program was formally established in 1992 after the passage of AB 939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act. This State law requires local jurisdictions, such as the County, to manage HHW programs to allow residents, small businesses, and municipalities to safely reduce, reuse, recycle, and/or dispose of residential hazardous wastes.
In operating its HHW program, EHS contracts with vendors to provide additional labor, equipment, supplies, transportation, and hazardous waste disposal services to support the collection of HHW. In May 2023, EHS conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide these HHW-related services. EHS selected a provider, Advanced Chemical Transport, Inc. dba ACTenviro (ACTenviro), based on its ability to provide services, qualifications, and competitive pricing.
DISCUSSION:
ACTenviro will support the HHW program's operational needs by supplying the program with 1) supplies related to hazardous waste collection and storage; 2) personnel to assist in operating multiple HHW collection events throughout the County; 3) hazardous waste transportation and disposal services; and 4) data tracking.
The resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendment of the County's fiscal obligations by a maximum of ...
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