Specify in the contract that the bidder understands all applicable environmental laws of waste pesticide disposal and, by signing the contract, agrees to dispose of the products consistent with the law. The contractor provides all necessary labor. The contractor also should be required to submit a performance bond, which is added protection the job is performed according to the contract. If the contractor for some reason does not fulfill all requirements, the bond is used to secure the services of another contractor if it becomes necessary. Carefully analyze all costs in evaluating each bid.
Most bidders specify disposal costs on a per-pound basis.
Some bidders may bid a lower disposal price per pound but offset the lower rates with a hefty set-up fee. Others may charge a much higher rate for unknown chemicals, while others charge a flat rate for all products. Usually, the more pesticides collected, the lower the disposal costs per pound. The proven reputation of the bidder, weighed with disposal costs, should determine the successful bidder. To make sure all points are covered in the contract, it is a good policy to include on the advisory committee a legal representative who understands environmental laws and who can help develop the language in the contract.