REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Metro
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION,
March 11, 2010
RFP 10-1631Metro, a metropolitan service district organized under the laws of the State of Oregon and the Metro Charter is requesting proposals for Safety, Health and Environmental Services for the Solid Waste Operations Department, Parks and Environmental Services Division.
Proposals will be due no later than 3:00 p.m., March 25, 2010, in Metro's Procurement office at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, Attention Karen Slusarenko.
The Solid Waste Operations division of Metro operates two solid waste transfer stations, two household hazardous materials recycling centers, a latex paint recycling center, and provides well monitoring services for two closed landfills. As such, Metro has contracted for safety, health and environmental services to supplement the efforts of in-house safety staff. Contracted services have included; hazardous waste and emergency response operations training (HAZWOPER), 40-hour, annual refresher and emergency response drills, asbestos awareness and new safety committee member training. Consultants have provided industrial hygiene services to include; noise levels monitoring, potential employee exposure monitoring, and the evaluation of emissions sources for new and existing process equipment.
Metro and its contractors will not discriminate against any person(s), employee or applicant for employment based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical handicap, political affiliation or marital status. Metro fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see www.metro-region.org or call 503- 797-1536.
Metro may accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, or waive irregularities not affecting substantial rights if such action is deemed in the public interest.
03-11-2010
