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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 175-S0711 with Stericycle, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the term September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2008 to provide collection and disposal of bio-hazardous medical and pharmaceutical waste for departments Countywide.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: General Fund (Each Department's Refuse Disposal Services Budget)
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Reason for Recommendation: Procurement and Contracts Division processed Agreement #175-S0711 with Stericycle, Inc. for the collection and disposal of biohazardous medical and pharmaceutical waste for the County Departments. This Agreement will commence on September 1, 2006 and will expire two (2) years from date thereof, for a total amount not to exceed $25,000.00.
Your Board is being asked to find that it is more economical and feasible to obtain an outside contractor for the provision of medical and biohazardous waste collection and disposal services, rather than create new County job classifications and obtain the specialized equipment necessary to perform the services. The Public Health Department has the capability to dispose of a small amount of waste, but they are not equipped to handle the volume and variety of waste produced by other County Departments. In addition, the transporting of waste between facilities presents health and liability issues for the County and its employees. Stericycle, Inc. provides the collection and disposal services, takes care of any necessary documentation, and ensures that all waste is transported and disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The County Officer or employee with responsibility for administering this Agreement is Bonnie H. Rich, Procurement and Contracts Manager. Agreement 175-S0711 has been approved by County Counsel and Risk Management.
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change to Net County Cost.
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