Biohazardous Waste Disposal for Sharps and Medical Waste

The City of Albuquerque is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Biohazardous Waste Disposal contract for sharps and medical waste through a Request for Bids (RFB) managed by its Purchasing Division. The procurement specifically targets the collection and disposal of sharps from kiosks and regulated medical waste generated by the Albuquerque Fire-Rescue Department's Emergency Medical Service Division. Current waste collection involves approximately 150 forty-four gallon bins annually, with sharps kiosks located at 27 citywide sites, including weekly and monthly pickup schedules at various locations. Bidders must provide detailed pricing for services including weekly kiosk pickups, container replacement, cleaning, disinfection, manifest preparation, and DOT-compliant disposal. Key qualifications include obtaining a Special Waste Permit Number for Infectious Waste from the New Mexico Environment Department's Solid Waste Bureau and providing two written references from similar contracts serviced within the past two years. The bid is due February 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time through the Bonfire e-procurement system, with a proposed contract term of one year and options to renew for an additional three years.

Bidders must demonstrate specific compliance requirements, including maintaining $1,000,000 in pollution liability coverage and adhering to OSHA regulations. A mandatory submission requirement is the Pay Equity Reporting Form, with failure to include this document resulting in a non-responsive bid designation. The City reserves strategic flexibility in the contract, including the ability to award multiple agreements, add or remove pickup locations with written notice, and request special event quotes as needed. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive requirements suggest a competitive procurement process open to qualified waste disposal vendors. The contract appears to be structured as a service agreement with potential annual value depending on the volume of medical waste and sharps collection, though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation. Interested vendors must submit all questions electronically through the Bonfire system at least ten business days before the closing deadline, emphasizing a structured and transparent procurement process.