Basic Information

Reference Number

0000225924

Issuing Organization

McMaster University

Owner Organization

EOHHS

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

TF 06-22-878

Title

Biohazardous Waste Removal Provider

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.224221.C81126

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula

Delivery Point

McMaster University

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: additional 2 years

Description

This Request for Proposal is to solicit responses from potential Proponents interested in providing biohazardous waste disposal services to McMaster University located at 1280 Main Street West in Hamilton. Ontario.

McMaster’s objective is to seek a partner that will support and enhance the research and teaching mision of the university experience by providing:

• Outstanding services.
• Innovative methods and technology

The Successful Proponent will be required to comply with all applicable legislation governing the disposal of hazardous waste and must be capable to supply comprehensive services for the weekly removal of biohazardous waste. The Successful Proponent must also be proactive in offering services and diversion strategies whenever possible to minimize environmental impact and support McMaster University’s commitment to environmental sustainability. McMaster’s bioazardous waste disposal system is managed by the Environmental and Occupational Health Support Services (EOHSS) unit of Human Resources Services department.

The contract will be for a period of three (3) years from the date of award, with option of an additional 2 years if mutually agreed upon by the University and the service provider, and subject to annual review.

In the event that the successful firm, in the opinion of the University fails to satisfactorily perform the services in accordance with the agreement, the University reserves the right to terminate the contract. In addition to any rights of termination at law or in equity, the University shall have the right to terminate any contract formed upon.

Dates

Publication

2022/06/10 04:51:49 PM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

2022/06/20 04:00:00 PM EDT

Closing Date

2022/06/28 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Tracie Felton

feltont@mcmaster.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Proposals must be submitted through McMaster University’s online Bonfire portal at:

https://mcmaster.bonfirehub.ca/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
Submissions by other methods will not be accepted.
Minimum system requirements are Internet Explorer 8/9/10+, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript must be enabled.
Proponents should contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to submissions, or visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc.
Proposals must be uploaded and finalized on or before the Submission Deadline set out in the RFP Timetable.
Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on file size and internet connection speed. It is strongly recommended that proponents allow sufficient time of at least one (1) hour before the Submission Deadline to upload documents and finalize their submissions.
Proponents will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number upon finalizing their submissions.
Submission materials should be prepared in the file formats listed under Requested Information for this opportunity in the Bonfire portal.
The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB.
Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be accessible or evaluated.

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