DHS SP Ludeman Medical Waste Disposal Serv FY26

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a medical waste disposal services vendor for the Elisabeth Ludeman Center located in Park Forest, Cook County. The procurement, identified as Bid # B-48352, requires a comprehensive medical waste removal service involving collection, transportation, and disposal of biohazard waste from the center's campus. Services must include twice-monthly pickups between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, utilizing enclosed leak-proof trucks. The vendor will be responsible for supplying 4.5 cu. ft. collection boxes, sealing tape, and providing an "Illinois Potentially Infectious Medical Waste Manifest" for each pickup with detailed invoicing. Mandatory vendor qualifications include certification in hazardous/medical waste handling, compliance with environmental protection laws, state and local regulations, and OSHA standards. The contract is scheduled to run from the last dated signature through June 30, 2028, with a proposal due date of July 2, 2025. The vendor must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence in General Commercial Liability and $1,000,000 in Auto Liability.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation as required by law, and vendors must adhere to prevailing wage requirements under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and Illinois Procurement Code. Additional contract specifications involve staff identification protocols, safety requirements, and provisions allowing the center to remove unacceptable staff or deduct repair costs from vendor billing for damages caused during service performance. While a specific award value is not detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be a multi-year service agreement with potential for ongoing medical waste disposal services. The procurement is being conducted through the state's BidBuy procurement system, suggesting a competitive bidding process. Vendors will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in medical waste management, regulatory compliance, and professional service delivery to be considered for this contract opportunity.