Questions and Answers Rev.1 .pdf
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- Medical Waste Disposal USP Atwater
- Solicitation number
- 15B61826Q00000005
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This is a Questions and Answers document addressing bidder inquiries regarding medical waste disposal services for USP Atwater.
The facility requires monthly biomedical waste pickup and disposal services on a fiscal year schedule (October through September). The estimated volume is approximately 2 containers per monthly pickup event, with an additional 20 containers per month requiring disposal, using 40 to 55-gallon containers. Pricing should be structured as a monthly rate for each month of the fiscal year, with separate pricing provided for additional containers beyond the standard pickup. The maximum time required for each pickup is one hour, dependent on the volume of biomedical waste. Pickup will occur at the facility's Rear Gate where the contractor will park outside and contact the Rear Gate Officer on foot; no entry parameters or facility access credentials are required. USP Atwater will provide and maintain its own sharps containers, so the contractor need not supply them.
The solicitation explicitly excludes pharmaceutical waste disposal, including DEA Reverse Distribution protocols for controlled substances. The facility does not require disposal services for hazardous chemical waste, toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive chemicals. Specifically excluded waste types include chemotherapy trace waste, disinfectants, solvents, formaldehyde, and laboratory chemicals.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Questions and Answers Rev. 2 .pdf | ||
| Biomedical Statement of work Rev.2.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers.pdf | ||
| Biomedical Statement of work Revised.pdf | ||
| RFQ 15B61826Q00000005.pdf | ||
| SOW.pdf |
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Question/Answers
What is the estimated number of containers/boxes per monthly pickup?
Approximately 2, please include price for additional container.
The average weight per container (in pounds), if available?
**40 to 55 gallon containers .
Whether pricing should be structured per container, per pound, or as a flat monthly rate?
Pricing should include a monthly rate for each month of the fiscal year Oct-Sept for services. Please include pricing for additional containers as well.
For "Pharmaceuticals (Schedules 1-5): Waste must be handled per DEA Reverse Distribution protocols.
Do not require Pharmaceutical pick-up and disposal.
What are the entry parameters to the facility?
No entry parameters needed. The pick up will be completed at Rear Gate, park vehicle outside, approached Rear Gate Officer by foot, advising him of the pickup. The waste will be brought to the company.
What has historically been the time spent at the facility for the past performance? 1 hr max dependent on amount of bio-waste.
Will the facility provide the sharps containers, or do we need to provide them?
USP Atwater will provide/maintain their own sharp containers
What is the estimated quantity of containers per month to be disposed of? Approximately
Pharmaceuticals (Not applicable)
We are not looking for :
Hazardous Chemical Waste
Toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive chemicals
Examples:
• Chemotherapy (trace chemo waste)
• Disinfectants and solvents
• Formaldehyde or lab chemicals
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