B-52785 Request for Quote~1.docx

This is a Request for Quote issued by the State of Illinois Department of Human Services for Packard Mental Health Center regarding biohazard and hazardous drug pharmaceutical waste removal services. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide two primary services: biohazard waste removal from three 22" H x 24" W x 14.5" D corrugated cardboard boxes picked up monthly from the facility's garage, and hazardous drug pharmaceutical waste removal from six 1-gallon containers located across six living units with pickups occurring at a maximum frequency of once per month. The biohazard waste includes red biohazard materials, sharps containers for needles and razors, and unused liquid waste, while the hazardous drug waste encompasses materials containing drugs such as Methotrexate, Tamoxifen, Tacrolimus, and other controlled substances. All pickups must be scheduled Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., excluding State holidays, with vendors required to coordinate with the Business Administrative Specialist prior to each monthly pickup and access living units via designated East doors. The contract term runs from August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.

The solicitation does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or detailed funding requirements within the document provided. Vendors should clarify with Packard Mental Health Center regarding billing procedures, service level agreements, and any specific regulatory compliance certifications required for handling biohazard and pharmaceutical waste materials.