1731-26-R-IFBD-00002

The Mississippi Veterans Home has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for medical waste disposal services covering four veteran home facilities located in Jackson, Oxford, Collins, and Kosciusko. The procurement seeks a qualified provider to perform biweekly medical waste removal and disposal services, with provisions for more frequent pickups as needed. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing similar services and obtain a minimum of 12 points from reference checks (six points from each of two references). The evaluation process will be conducted on a pass/fail basis for initial qualifications, with subsequent assessment based on pricing, where the lowest responsive and responsible bid will receive maximum points. Key submission deadlines include January 5, 2026, for question submissions, January 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST for bid submissions, and January 20, 2026, for anticipated notice of intent to award. The contract period is estimated to run from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2029, with a potential one-year renewal option at the agency's discretion.

Successful bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $500,000 in general liability, $1,000,000 in comprehensive general or professional liability, $500,000 in employee dishonesty bonds, and $1,000,000 in professional liability per occurrence, with the State of Mississippi listed as an additional insured. All insurance certificates must be submitted within 10 days of the intent to award notification. The contract may be awarded to one or more lowest responsible and responsive bidders, with the agency retaining the right to reject all bids if prices exceed 25 percent above the lowest bid or fail to meet specified requirements. Bidders must submit a signed original bid package with three copies, using required bid forms that include all associated costs with no hidden fees. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are mentioned, the comprehensive insurance and experience requirements may limit participation to established medical waste disposal providers. The exact budget or award value is not explicitly stated in the documentation, but the multi-year contract and coverage of four veteran home facilities suggest a potentially significant contract opportunity.