23BS0013- biohazardous medical waste removal service

The State of California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking qualified vendors to provide biohazardous medical waste removal services at the Veterans Home of California - Barstow, located in San Bernardino County. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, transportation, licenses, and permits necessary to perform scheduled and on-demand biohazardous waste pickup and disposal services. Key requirements include being a registered hazardous waste hauler with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and having the appropriate licenses and permits. Services must be performed during regular business hours Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, unless otherwise approved. The solicitation (23BS0013) has a mandatory walkthrough on March 20, 2024, a question and answer period ending March 26, 2024, and a final bid submission deadline of April 8, 2024. The proposed award date is April 12, 2024.

This contract opportunity includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal and incentive. Small businesses and DVBEs are encouraged to submit bids, and bidders must complete the required DVBE declarations and certifications. The contract term is from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, with no details provided on any renewal options. Pricing will be evaluated based on the lowest responsible quote submitted on the Bid Rate Sheet. The State makes no guarantees on the actual services required, but the contractor's quoted rates will be binding for the contract term.