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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01- Infectious Waste Disposal Agreement with Sure-Way SURE-WAY SYSTEMS, INC. PROPER DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL WASTE OFFICE USE ONLY PICK-UP SCHEDULE AREA DATE EST. WASTE OUTPUT INFECTIOUS WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ~ day of March , 200l. by and between the City of Bozeman with its principal offices at 411 East Main Street, Bozeman, Montana 59715 (hereinafter called "Generator") and Surc Way Systems, Inc., a Montana corporation with its office at 208 Missouri Street, Suite 206, P.O. Box 899, Dcer Lodge, Montana 59722 (hereafter "Sure. Way"). THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: I. INFECTIOUS WASTE MATERIALS (General descriptions attached as they may be amended from time to time) 1.1 During the term of the Agreement, Generator will package its infectious waste in Sure- Way supplied containers. 1.2 Containers will be suitably packed, stored, and made available for pick LIP at City Shops, 814 NOlth Bozeman, Bozeman, Montana. 2. FEES AND BILLING 2.1 For the service provided to Generator under this Agreement, Generator shall pay to Sure-Way fees as set forth in Exhibit A. Sure-Way maintains the tight to adjust fees due to such things as increase in fuel prices, governmental regulations, tax tariff, fee or surcharge that is to be assessed or imposed on the transportation, storage, treatment or disposal of the Infectious Waste Material. Should Sure-Way exercise its rights under this Section, Generator shall be gi ven thilty (30) days written notice of said rate increase. During the thirty (30) day period, Generator may cancel this Agreement as set forth in Section 7.2 of this Agreement. 2.2 Fees set in Exhibit A are firm for one year (with exceptions outlined in 2.1) from date of this Agreement. If any rates applicable to the Generator increase after the initial one (1) year term, Generator shall be given thirty (30) days written notice of any rate increase. During the thirty (30) day period, Generator may cancel this Agreement as set forth in Section 7.2 of this Agreement. 2.3 Invoices submitted by Sure~Way to Generator shall be paid not later than thirty (30) days from the date of invoice. Sure-Way shall retain records of invoices and delivery receipts for at least five (5) years together with a record of disposal. 3. TERM 3.1 This Agreement shall commence on the date set forth above and shall continue in effect for twelve (12) months. This Agreement is automatically renewed for additional one (J) year terms unless canceled on or before thirty (3) days before the first anniversary date or each subsequent annual anniversary date. 4. TRANSFER OF WASTES AND TITLE 4.1 Subject to Section 4.2, at the time Sure-Way signs a standard for of manifest indicating an acceptance of delivery of the Infectious Waste Material, title, risk of loss and all other incidents of owner<<hip with respect to those Infectious Waste Materials shall be transfcn-ed from Generator to Sure-Way. 4.2 If, following signature of a manifest pertaining to Generator's Infectious Waste Material, such waste material is discovered to be "non-conforming" in whole or in patt, Sure-Way may revoke its acceptance of all such Infectious Waste Material. A revocation of acceptance shall operate to revest title, risk or loss and all other incidents of ownership to Generator at the time revocation is communicated, either orally or in writing to Generator and Generator shall hold Sure- Way hatmless thereof. 4.3 Infectious Wast Material shall be considered "non-conforming" for the purpose of this Agreement: (1) if it is not in accordance with the descriptions, limitations or specifications stated in the Sure-Way Infectious Waste Profile Sheet(s) attached hereto as Exhibit B; or (2) if it has constituents or components, not specifically identified in Sure- Way's Infectious Waste Material Profile Sheet(s) which (a) increasc thc nature or extent of the hazard and risk undertaken by Sure- Way in agreeing to handle, load, transpOtt, store, treat or disposal of the Infectious Waste Material; or (b) cannot, for reasons relating to the design or permitting of the facility, be stored, treated, or disposed of at the relevant waste management facility. 5. SURE-WAY WARRANTIES 5.1 It understands the currently known hazards which are presented to persons, property and the environment in the transportation, storage, and disposal of the Infectious Waste Material; 5.2 It will transport, store and dispose of the Infectious Waste Material in full compliance with all Federal EP A and other state and local laws and regulations. 5.3 The waste management facilities utilized are licensed and permitted to store and dispose of waste materials within the description of the Infectious Waste Material; 5.4 In the event such was management facilities lose permitted status during the term of this Agreement, Sure-Way will promptly notify Generator of such loss. 6. GENERATOR'S WARRANTIES 6.1 AI! material packed in Sllre..Way's containers conform:- to the descriptions of its Infectious Waste Material, as set forth in Section 1 and the Sure-Way Infectious Waste Material Profilc Sheet(s) attached hereto as Exhibit B; 6.2 Infectious Waste Material transfcrrcd by Generator will be packaged in Sure-Way containers and suitably protected from damage until the time of pick-up. 6.3 It has communicated, and wi II during the term hereof, continue to communicate to Sure- Way those hazards and risks known to or learned by Generator to be incident to the handling, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of the Infectious Waste Material; 6.4 If the Infectious Waste is, or container, hazardous substances as defined pursuant to Section 101 of the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 or any other Federal, State or local law or regulation, Generator will advise Sure-Way in writing, prior to tendering or delivering to Sure-Way (or its designee) any vehicular load or Infectious Waste Material containing a reportable quantity of any hazardous substance or substance pursuant to Section 102 of said Act or other applicable law or regulation, specify those hazardous substances present in a reportable quantity. If such hazardous materials cannot be stored treated or disposed of by Sure-Way, Sure-Way may decline to accept and shall return said shipment. 6.5 If the Infectious Waste Material is covered by requirements of any state or local laws or regulations relating to hazardous wastes or hazardous materials, it will comply with all applicable requirements of such laws or regulations. 7. TERMINATION 7.1 This agreement may be canceled by Sure-Way: A. if the Generator fails to pay its bill in a timely manner, B. if the Generator ships or tenders material in violation of the Agreement, or C. if Sure-Way loses petmitted status. 7.2 This Agreement may be canceled by the Generator: A. within thirty (30) days of the anniversary date set forth in Section 3.0, B. for any price increase, as set fOlth in Section 2, or C. any failure to perform by Sure-Way. 7.3 Damage for imprc-::.er termination shall not be more thal' the amount d~le under the remaining term of the Agreement or part thereof up to the next anniversary date. 8. APPLICABLE LAW The validity, interpretation and pett'ormance of this Agreement shall be governed and constructed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana and applicable federal laws and regulations. The parties agree the proper jurisdiction for any dispute over this Agreement shall be Gallatin County, Eighteenth Judicial District. Program Choice: On-Call Quarterly (90 days) Monthly (4 wks) Bi-Weekly (2 wks) Bi-Monthly (60 days) .. 9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding and agreement of the parties regarding the transportation, storage, and disposal of the Infectious Waste Material and supersedes any and all terms and conditions which may be contained in any purchase orders issued by Generator prior to subsequent to this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have cause this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first above written. Sure-Way Systems, Inc. A Montana Corporation ('iV'U.~tu-/AIlLijul7 0,(0 By: Title: City of Bozeman. B _.__._....,..~\ m \ "]:.- ..... ~ Title: City Manager Attest: G:L ~ dH~ Robin Sullivan Clerk of the City Commission Please Fill Out Completely for Records Complete Firm Name: City of Bozeman Names of Firm Member: John Alston Scot Bolen Pick-Up Locations: 814 North Bozeman. Bozeman. Montana 59715 Address City State Zip Billing Address: P.O. Box 1230. Bozeman. Montana 59771-1230 Address City State Zip Phone Number: 582-3200 Fax Number: 582-320 I Contact Person: John Alston Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays Container Size: lO-Gallon 20 Gallon 32-Gallon 48-Gallon (Whatever size we are presently getting) {~\ 1!; ~1\': 7. t~~ ~~l, l.J~.! ,"~t). \"1>..;1 {l 'f~ ~--..} ~.~l.. W SUR-E- WAY SYSTEMS, INC. Price list For Sharps containers Surc-Way Systcms price sheet for reusable sharps containcrs. Container size Initial -Purchase Exchange price 1 gallon container $12.00 2.50 2 gallon containcr 14.00 3.00 4- gallon containcr 16.00 4.00 10 gallon cOlltainer 32.00 6.00 17 gallon container 40.00 S.OO Locking brad\.cts $15.00 Should any container evcr becomc damagcd and Heed to be replaced Sure-Way will replace it fice of charge, so long as you arc a Sure-Way customer. The containers will be picked up with the regular mcdical waste pick~up and the wastc volume of thc container will be counted in the total waste volume. Any special pick-ups of the containers without the regular Jllcd waste will require a minimum stop fce. For 1110rc inforn1ation on this cost saving, cnVirOl1l11cntally sound progrwn call 800-822-3929. P.O. Box 899 Decr Lodgc, Montana 59722 ofTice 208 Missouri Avc.1-800-822-3929 / (406) 846-7842 I'AX 25.20 Document shredding price slleet Receivinu Record, White Destruction Copy, Yellow Office Copy, Pink CONTAINER SIZE Minimulll charge 3 bankers boxes total30lbs each 90 lb. lllax Included iUllllnimum charge 25 cents per lbs. li'or pick-ups under 1000 pounds 20 cents per pound for all pickups over 1000 15 cents pick-ups over 2000 pounds bankers boxcs can bc returncd in most cascs Max. 701bs for 32 gal containcr Max. 1001bs. }1'or 48 gal containcr SUREHWAY SYSTEMS, INC. 107 South Parkrnont, Dutte, Monl<:1JlLl (Destination) SURE-WAY TRANSPORATION INC. P.O. Box 899, Deer Ladue, Monland S9722 HlCEIVED fHOM QUANTITY ADDRESS DATE: _. ACCOUN r NO. REMAHKS Up 10 3 Uilll~l)r:; lllM"" IIldudc:<J III Mil '" ""'" CI'd'(jlJ DRIVEH ...'--_._.._-~,-,~~. CU~;IOMI.II "IGNAIUHI:: -~~~---r.___"o _____."._~~~__.~~'. llE SUriE TO MAI<E THIS !lECOHD AC/~U:iATE:" COMIJLU[C . TOTAL ~f MINIMUM LJilllklJl" flux MilX, 30 lb. :J~~ Ut.ll. M,IX. /0 III 4U (j~1. Mil",1001l> (i -~~ ,~. IJ ......~ ,...J TfIANSfEH OF DOCUMENTS OWNERSHIP Gell\JI,llor ~IO;crl~, !lIe h~le\J VOhlllIC:' 01 H)i.I(Hrltl1 unller the Iculls 01 (he (jl~_ pO~dl a~jr(]CIIlCIlI ill cUcci 1111110 (mIl] ~,.JI plckIJI), TrJn~'I)()lta!loll ~lldll on tOI)- dw:.led tJy l.:.aIlH~r OJ.Hl ;'HJCIlI 01 ~)\IIC- W,IV ~Y.llll:ln~11 111(;., Al \Ill: 111111..;' :::'U1C-W1IY Sy~leHl~) ,11:- t:l'pl~; ddlVCIY 1..lI1I1C d(Jcumtlll~. 1I:,k ollo~.~, alld .111 ulller Hll,IJefll~1 ul 0....'11. l~n,IHp WI III IC~lpt~tl Iv IhO:).1..: un!:ll- IIlCII!:) ~"lIdll tIe lrilll;~lr.:lleu hOIll Gen- l~fatOI 10 ~.llJ/c,Way Syslenl~). Tile Ci(}fl(~flllC'r IJI!rkrsiiHHls IIIJI ~lWC. VI.I'I Sr,lcl!l~, HlIklllllllll~~ llw \JI'Il" I : ';: ';',1,11'1 I~:.l; II; ~::r:::~, .~.r.I,I..\1 II II ,~IlIl. ~.J~, 1I.I,fl. Expired Medication Expired, outdated, unusable medications. SURE-WAY SYSTEMS, INC INFECTIOUS WASTE PROFILE SHEET FOR GENERATORS Infectious Waste Cateqory Examples Isolation Wastes Refer to Centers Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines for isolation precautions in hospitals, July 1983 Cultures and Stocks of Infectious Biologicals Specimens from medical agents and pathology laboratories Cultures and stocks of infectious agents from clinical, research, and industrial laboratories; disposable culture dishes, and devices used to transfer, inoculate and mix cultures Wastes from production of biologicals Discarded live and attenuated vaccines Human Blood and Blood Products Waste blood, serum, plasma, and blood products Pathological Waste Tissues, organs, body parts, blood and body fluids removed during surgery, autopsy and biopsy Contaminated Sharps Contaminated hypodermic needles, syringes, scalpel blades, Pasteur pipettes cllld broken gl<:lsS Contaminated Animal Carcasses, Body Parts and Bedding Contaminated animal carcasses, body parts and bedding of animals intentionally exposed to pathogens Surgery and Autopsy Waste Soiled dressings, sponges, drapes, lavage tubes, draining sets, underpZlds and surgical gloves Dialysis Unit Wastes Tubing, filters, disposable sheets, towels, gloves, Zlprons and lab coats ContaminZlted Equipment Equipment used in patient care, medical laboratories, research and in the production and testing of certain pllarrllaceuticals Chemotherapy Waste Used apparatus and materials to treat oncology patients receiving antineoplastic therapy.