The purpose of this solicitation is to solicit service from a licensed experienced Contractor to dispose of radioactive waste. Bidders must have facilities, or access to facilities, and the ability to transport, dispose of, treat, and manage the hazardous materials with all local, state, and federal hazardous waste laws and regulations and all requirements stated herein. Requirements: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals required by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) for the handling, transportation, and disposal of radioactive materials. 1. Permit Requirement: The Contractor must obtain an SCDHEC Radioactive Material License or Permit before performing any work involving the pickup, transport, or disposal of radioactive materials. 2. Compliance with Regulations: All work shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including those set forth by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and SCDHEC. 3. Proof of Compliance: The Contractor must submit proof of the required permit(s) prior to pick up of the radioactive waste to the Coastal Carolina University representative at the time of pickup. Failure to obtain and maintain the necessary permits may result in contract termination. 4. Permit Processing Timeline: The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all permits are secured and approved within the required timeframes to avoid project delays. 5. The Contractor shall bear all costs associated with obtaining the necessary permits and ensure continuous compliance throughout the contract duration. 6. The Contractor must provide all the necessary personnel, equipment, and all of the required materials to package (including drums and absorbents), mark, label, manifest and transport the hazardous waste materials properly. 7. The Contractor will be held solely responsible for all damages to persons and property that they cause. The Contractor must take proper health & safety precautions to protect the integrity of the work, the workers, the property, and the environment in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules & regulations including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, and DOT. 8. The Contractor is solely responsible for any and all spills and leaks that they cause during the performance of this contract. 9. The Contractor agrees to clean up such spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the University in a manner which satisfies all applicable State, Federal, and local laws and regulations at NO COST to University. 10. The Contractor is responsible for reporting all spills regardless of quantity and any personal exposure to the University Coordinator.
