Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Hazardous waste sampling and analysis. • Provide Emergency Spill Response resources within 2 hours of request. • Waste stream characterization, and definition of each applicable EPA ID Code. • Properly and accurately develop the applicable Hazardous Waste Manifest, as required by the State of Vermont, and federal laws. • Provide appropriate Department of Transportation Containers to contain and ship hazardous waste. This will include providing all the proper labels to meet DOT and EPA Regulations for the safe handling and shipping. • Ensure proper handling of containers and waste so as not to create a potential for spillage and environmental contamination. • Personnel conducting waste sampling, handling and disposal shall be properly trained, qualified, and equipped to conduct hazardous waste spill response activities. All personnel conducting waste collection shall meet the minimum criteria contained in 29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. • Safely transport and dispose of all wastes at an approved hazardous waste disposal location, meeting the requirements contained in 40 CFR 264. • The Contractor is required to submit to the State of Vermont all appropriate documentation within the required timeframe to validate the entire process from time of material pickup to ultimate disposal. • The Contractor shall prepare and submit a report summarizing activities to profile and identify waste; remove, transport, and dispose of waste, and include all applicable documentation, such as manifest, bill of lading, etc. • Underground Storage Tank closure services in accordance with the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Underground Storage Tank Rules. Services to include closure notification to the Department of Environmental Conservation, earthwork, tank cleaning, tank removal and disposal, excavation and stockpiling and disposal of soil contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons, confirmation soil sampling, and closure reporting. • The State may request that the Contractor perform other tasks, at a mutually agreed scope, fee schedule, and payment schedule based on rates provided in proposal.
