Infectious Medical Waste Collection and Disposal

The Indian Health Service seeks infectious and regulated medical waste collection, transportation, and disposal services at Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, New Mexico, with proposals due September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT. This procurement is a 100% Indian-Owned Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside.

Place of performance is Gallup Indian Medical Center, 516 East Nizhoni Boulevard, Gallup, New Mexico. The contract covers weekly collection and disposal of 65 31-gallon biohazard containers and 40 32-gallon sharps/needle boxes, with emergency call-back services. Contractors must provide all licenses, permits, and certifications for medical waste handling; identify the treatment and disposal facility; maintain manifests and compliance documentation; and ensure all facilities, vehicles, and equipment comply with EPA, DOT, OSHA, and New Mexico state requirements.

The period of performance runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027 (base year), with four optional one-year periods extending through September 30, 2030. The NAICS code is 562211, Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal, with a small business size standard of $47 million.

Proposals must submit two separate volumes: Volume I (Technical Capability, not to exceed 15 pages) addressing understanding of requirements, licenses and certifications, transportation and disposal plans, compliance, personnel qualifications, and three minimum references; and Volume II (Price) with detailed cost breakdowns for container supply and maintenance, weekly collection and transportation, treatment and disposal, manifest preparation, emergency call-back services, and labor for base year and all four option years. Service contract labor standards apply per Wage Determination 2015-5451, Revision 29. Evaluation will award to the responsible offeror offering best value based on technical capability and price. Quotes submit via email to Misty.Billy@ihs.gov. The Contracting Officer is Jerlyn Begay.