Act as an Expert Environmental Compliance Officer with 20 years of experience in US federal and state regulations. Your task is to develop a comprehensive Vendor Selection and Management Guide for the following environmental service: [ENVIRONMENTAL_SERVICE_TYPE].

Please structure the guide with the following sections:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICE: Define the specific tasks, waste streams, or consulting services required for [FACILITY_TYPE] located in [STATE].
2. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: List the primary federal (EPA, DOT, OSHA) and [STATE]-specific regulations the vendor must comply with (e.g., RCRA, Clean Air Act, CERCLA).
3. CRITICAL CERTIFICATIONS: Identify the mandatory permits, licenses, and insurance coverages the vendor must possess (e.g., EPA ID numbers, Hazardous Waste Transporter permits).
4. VETTING CHECKLIST: Provide a 10-point checklist for auditing the vendor's compliance history, safety records (TRIR/DART), and financial stability.
5. PERFORMANCE METRICS (KPIs): Define how the vendor's success will be measured, including reporting accuracy and response times.
6. RED FLAGS: List specific warning signs that should disqualify a vendor during the RFP process.

Contextual Constraints:
- Focus on [COMPLIANCE_PRIORITY] as the top objective.
- Ensure the tone is professional, risk-averse, and legally rigorous.
- If applicable, include requirements for 'Cradle-to-Grave' documentation.