DHS SP Ludeman Medical Waste Disposal Serv FY26

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a medical waste disposal services vendor for the Elisabeth Ludeman Center located in Park Forest, Cook County. The procurement opportunity, identified as BidBuy Bid #B-48619, requires a comprehensive medical waste removal service to be performed twice monthly between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The vendor must provide enclosed, leak-proof trucks and 4.5 cu. ft. collection boxes with sealing tape, with pickups occurring at various campus locations as directed by the Contract Manager. Successful vendors must be certified in hazardous/medical waste handling and disposal, demonstrating compliance with environmental laws, EPA standards, and state and local regulations. Key qualifications include maintaining proper insurance coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence for General Commercial Liability and Auto Liability) and completing an "Illinois Potentially Infectious Medical Waste Manifest" for each pickup. The contract is scheduled to run from the last dated signature through June 30, 2028, with proposals due by July 25, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the vendor must meet rigorous professional standards and compliance requirements. The vendor will be responsible for providing staff identification, submitting detailed invoices showing service dates and collection volumes, and immediately correcting any unsatisfactory work at their own expense. The scope of work indicates the potential for immediate contract termination if service standards are not met, with the vendor potentially liable for damages caused during service performance. Although a specific contract value is not disclosed, the ongoing nature of the medical waste disposal services suggests a significant and consistent revenue opportunity for the selected vendor. The procurement is limited to vendors with specialized medical waste disposal capabilities, who can demonstrate expertise in handling potentially infectious medical waste and maintain the required insurance and regulatory certifications.