25FS0003 - *SB Only* Biomedical Waste Removal and Disposal Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting quotes for Biomedical Waste Removal and Disposal Services at the Veterans Home of California - Fresno, located at 2811 West Cesar Chavez Blvd, Fresno, CA 93706. The contract will cover scheduled pickup and disposal of various medical waste types, including biohazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, RCRA containers, and sharps waste, with an estimated annual volume of 50,000 pounds of biohazardous waste, 10,000 pounds of pharmaceutical waste, 550 pounds of RCRA waste over 10 pounds, and 4,000 pounds of sharps waste. Contractors must have at least 5 years of experience in biomedical waste removal and disposal services and perform services during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). The solicitation (25FS0003) requires comprehensive documentation including quote rate sheets, standard forms, certifications, and insurance documentation. Key dates include: questions due by February 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM, question responses by February 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM, and quote submissions due by February 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM, with quotes to be submitted via email to eric.dahmen@calvet.ca.gov.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses (SB) and Micro Businesses (MB), with a specific focus on providing opportunities for California-based small business enterprises. The contract includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with a $10,000 withhold from final payment pending certification compliance. Contractors must maintain various insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, pollution liability, and workers' compensation. The contract term is scheduled from October 1, 2025 (or upon approval) through September 30, 2028, with pricing structured around scheduled pickup and disposal services, special pick-up services, and collection containers. In the event of a tie between a certified small business and a certified disabled veteran-owned small business, the contract will be awarded to the disabled veteran-owned small business. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible quote in accordance with Government Code 14838.5, with an estimated total value based on the rate sheet that includes disposal of approximately 64,550 pounds of various medical waste types and up to 105 special pickups.