567—214.10 (455F) Selection of hazardous waste contractor. The department will solicit requests for proposals at a minimum of once every two years from a current listing of hazardous waste companies in the United States. General criteria used to select the hazardous waste contractor include the following:
	  1. 	 General operating procedures.
	  2. 	 Safety/contingency plan.
	  3. 	 Experience and personnel.
	  4. 	 Waste disposal hierarchy.
	  5. 	 Nonhazardous and nonlicensed waste.
	  6. 	 Pricing/hypothetical event.
The detailed evaluation criteria and the instructions for submitting a proposal are included in the contractor request for proposal package. The department will review the proposals returned by the deadline specified in the request for proposal and select a contractor based on the evaluation criteria presented. The department will have sole responsibility in the selection of a contractor. Copies of the contractor request for proposal are available from the waste management assistance division.