Biohazard Waste Removal Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting quotes for biohazard waste removal and disposal services restricted exclusively to certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), with quotes due October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM. This is a set-aside procurement — only DVBE-certified vendors meeting Department of General Services qualification requirements are eligible. In the event of a precise tie between a certified small business and a certified DVBE, the contract must be awarded to the DVBE.

The scope encompasses comprehensive biohazard waste removal and disposal services for CalVet facilities. The contract term runs from April 1, 2027, or upon Department of General Services approval, whichever is later, through March 31, 2030.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible quote under Government Code 14838.5. Proposers must submit a quote rate sheet, Payee Data Records (STD 204 and STD 205), Contractor Certification Clauses, Bidder Declaration, DVBE Declaration, Commercially Useful Function Certification Form, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, required license and certification copies, sample insurance forms, sample invoices, and a DVBE Confirmation Letter if applicable. Proposers must certify compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions and disclose any use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in completing deliverables.

Questions are due October 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with responses posted by October 14, 2026. Quote submissions must be sent to huie.lovelady@calvet.ca.gov. No verbal information is binding unless issued as an official written addendum. No protest right is available for this solicitation method under Government Code 14838.5.