Regulated medical waste pick-up and disposal

The VA Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS) is seeking sources for providing regulated medical waste removal services for the Buffalo and Batavia facilities. The Contractor shall furnish all resources to provide regulated medical waste disposal, including all equipment, labor, and transportation, on-site receptacles as needed by the medical centers, off-site processing as required, permanent final placement facilities as required, and provide copies of all disposal manifests in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Contract period will be one base year with one-twelve month renewal option. All qualified offerors/firms who believe they can satisfy the solicitation are invited and encouraged to provide their proposal. Offerors shall be evaluated for fair and reasonable pricing, technical capability to perform services and satisfactory past performance record. The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract from this solicitation to the reasonable offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The preferred method of payment will be Government Purchase Card (VISA) and the contractor must be capable of accepting it for payment.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562112 and the Small Business Standard is $12.5 million. Bids are being requested and a written solicitation will be issued on or about July 31, 2009.

Electronic solicitation and any amendments may be obtained at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov or requests can be made in writing to Deborah.Heckman2@va.gov or faxed to 716-862-8893. No telephone requests will be accepted. For questions concerning this requirement please contact Deborah Heckman at 716-862-6391.