Sources Sought for Medical Waste Removal Services in Albany, CA

This is a Sources Sought notice Only.  This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.  This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ. This requirement is covered under NAICS code 562212. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources; Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses; Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.

Performance will be at the Western Regional Research Center (WRRC) at 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, California, 94710. During the period of performance, the Contractor will provide qualified personnel and all labor for the collection and transportation of medical waste in compliance DOT and State regulations. All work will be performed at the facility address listed above during normal business hours.  It is anticipated that all work can be completed within one working day. The Contractor will provide all materials for the proper packaging of medical waste for shipment, which includes drums, packing media, DOT labels, shipping documents, and personal protective equipment. The Contractor will provide transportation of all packaged waste by a fully licensed and insured waste transporter from the facility to the end disposal site(s). The Contractor will provide proper treatment and disposal of all wastes at an authorized disposal facility.

The contractor shall demonstrate sufficient experience in the field of medical waste management. The contractor shall supply all labor, materials, safety equipment, vehicles, licenses, and special permits required for pickup of medical waste at the WRRC. The waste shall be transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and/or sub-contractor.    

The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations governing the handling, packaging, storing, transportation, and disposal of medical waste chemicals and other non-regulated materials. 

The contractor shall furnish a minimum of 25 20-gallon containers, or 15 40-gallon containers, meeting Department of Transportation shipping specifications for medical waste transport.

The contractor shall prepare waste materials for shipment and transport (waste) from the WRRC marshalling areas to the disposal facility.  Waste shall be managed (e.g., picked up) under this section between the working hours of 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

The WRRC generates an average of 500 lbs. of medical waste per week during full occupancy, or an average of 15 20-gallon containers per week.  All WRRC medical waste must be incinerated due to the presence of animal carcasses and prion-contaminated waste.