Contract Services

UW System Office of Safety & Loss Prevention assists in development and maintenance of several environmental services contracts, primarily covering waste disposal.

Waste Disposal Contracts

Campuses (and all Wisconsin state agencies) must use mandatory waste disposal contracts for certain waste streams. Other waste disposal contracts are available for optional use. The following is an overview of consolidated contracts pertaining to waste disposal services at UW System campuses:

Hazardous waste management — Use of Department of Administration contract for hazardous waste disposal is mandatory for all state agencies, including all UW System campuses, research stations and other properties. Generally speaking, if a waste meets the RCRA definition of "hazardous waste," it must be handled under this contract. (State Hazardous Waste Services Contract #15-92645-901). Small numbers of ballasts and lamps may be removed under this contract.

Currently, Veolia is the provider of hazardous waste services. Your contact for campus pickup or other questions is:

Greg Holtzen, Project Manager
Office: (262) 255-6655 extension 72634
Cell: (414) 861-2891
E-mail: greg.holtzen@veoliaes.com

Veolia Environmental Services–Technical Solutions contact list for State of WI agencies and UW campuses

List of State Designated Agency Representatives

Ballast and universal waste lamp management — Use of Department of Administration contract for waste lamp and ballast recycling, and PCB waste disposal services is mandatory for all state agencies, including all UW System campuses, research stations and other properties. (State Waste PCB, Ballast, and Lamp Contract #15-92677-402)

Waste ballast management — Use of Department of Administration contract for waste lamp and ballast recycling, and PCB waste disposal services is mandatory for all state agencies, including all UW System campuses, research stations and other properties. Ballasts are managed for proper disposal of PCBs. Non-PCB ballasts can be handled outside of this contract. (State Waste PCB, Ballast, and Lamp Contract #15-92677-402)

PCB waste management — For PCB waste materials exempt from hazardous waste rules under NR 661.08, use of Department of Administration contract for waste lamp and ballast recycling, and PCB waste disposal services is optional for all state agencies, including all UW System campuses, research stations and other properties. (State Waste PCB, Ballast, and Lamp Contract #15-92677-402)

For those with access to Vendornet, you can look up the most recent information by contract number (select "Search Bids and Contracts" button on opening screen and search by agency contract number). If you do not know how to access Vendornet, contact your purchasing office.

Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) Contract

University of Wisconsin System Office of Safety & Loss Prevention Environmental Management administers a DOA contract to develop and update spill plans for campuses and other UW System assets as required by the SPCC provisions of the Oil Pollution Act. If you have questions about your facility or SPCC plan, contact Ralph North, 608-263-4419.

Zone Emergency Response Contract

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources maintains an Emergency Response Zone Contract (#I-007-08). This contract has been established to provide emergency response services for the discharge of materials posing threats to health, safety, welfare and the environment in various regions throughout the state. The contract has been established based on WI Dept of Natural Resources requirements but is available for use by any state agency or educational institution or other unit of government. See the contract for additional vendors by service and zone

If you have questions about University of Wisconsin System use of this contract, contact Ralph North, 608-263-4419

 

 

 

Low-level radioactive meterial disposal contract

UW-Madison Facilities Planning and Management, in partnership with UWSA Office of Safety & Loss Prevention, has developed a non-mandatory contract for the packaging and removal of low-level radioactive waste: http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/purch/contract/wp5191.html

Please contact Ralph North, 608-263-4419 with questions.