50005-002889.pdf

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) for Medical Waste Disposal services. The bid (ITB #002889) is scheduled for opening on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at 2:00 PM central time, with a contract period beginning July 1st, 2025. The service provider will be responsible for picking up and disposing of regulated medical waste from multiple LSUHSC locations in New Orleans, including the Medical Education Building, School of Dentistry, Clinical Sciences Research Building, LSU-CrescentCare Sexual Health Center, and several School Based Health Clinics. Pick-ups will occur twice weekly at most locations, with an estimated annual waste volume of approximately 140,000 pounds.

The bid requires per-pound pricing, with all transportation, container, disposal, and administrative costs to be included in the unit price. The service provider must comply with EPA, OSHA, FDA, DOT, JCAHO, and Louisiana state regulations for medical waste handling. Minimum insurance requirements include $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability coverage and Workers' Compensation as required by Louisiana law. Bidders must submit several attachments, including a Certification Statement, Indemnification Agreement, Equal Employment Opportunity Clause, and Affirmative Action Compliance document. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with LSUHSC reserving the right to add, remove, or modify pickup locations during the contract term.