Biohazardous Waste Remediation

Sacramento County is soliciting a Request for Bid (RFB #2022-RFB-0021) for biohazardous waste remediation services to support multiple county departments including the Department of Transportation, Sheriff's Department, and Regional Parks. The comprehensive services encompass trauma scene cleanup, sharp needle recovery, mold and sewage remediation, water damage restoration, blood spill mitigation, and removal of various animal parts. Vendors must be a Registered Trauma Scene Waste Management Practitioner certified by the California Department of Public Health and comply with OSHA standards, environmental protection codes, and hazardous waste disposal regulations. Key qualifications include maintaining a 24-hour dispatch service with a two-hour response time, providing comprehensive documentation like manifests and safety data sheets, and having appropriate insurance coverage. The bid was released on April 19, 2022, with a question submission deadline of May 16, 2022, and a final response deadline of May 19, 2022, at 3:30 pm, with an anticipated contract award date of June 3, 2022.

The contract does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing is structured with hourly rates for different service types, including standard service, water/smoke cleanup, sewage/mold remediation, and trauma/methamphetamine-related cleanup, with differentiated rates for standard and after-hours work. The county estimates an annual spend of $150,000 for these services. Additional requirements include conducting background checks for employees working in correctional facilities and adhering to the county's Good Neighbor Policy. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in handling complex biohazardous waste scenarios across various county facilities and contexts, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and rapid response capabilities.