IFB 7062 Disposal of Low-Level Radioactive Waste

San Diego State University's Environmental Health & Safety department is seeking qualified vendors through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 7062 to provide comprehensive disposal services for low-level radioactive waste and animal carcass waste. The procurement requires a vendor capable of handling all aspects of waste management, including labor, materials, equipment, and necessary permits for proper transportation, processing, and disposal of radioactive materials in compliance with federal and state regulations. Specific waste types include eight 5-gallon poly drums of frozen biological material (approximately 40 lbs per drum), six 5-gallon carboys of liquid waste, and eight cardboard boxes of solid contaminated waste. The contractor must transport waste in full compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations, with disposal methods including incineration or other approved techniques at licensed facilities. Key deadlines include a vendor question submission date of October 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PDT, with final bids due November 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PDT through electronic submission via PlanetBids. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an all-or-none basis, with anticipated contract commencement on January 1, 2026.

The procurement includes several business enterprise incentives, with a Small Business Preference of five percent available for California-certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing 25 percent of contract value to certified small businesses. Additionally, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives ranging from one to five percent are available based on participation levels. Bidders must accept California State University (CSU) Terms and Conditions of Purchase and complete all required certifications, including the Bid Certification Form and Bidder Declaration. The contract structure allows for an initial one-year period with five additional one-year option periods that can be exercised individually, in combination, or as a single block. Pricing will be evaluated on a line-item basis, including per-pound rates for frozen biological waste disposal, liquid waste disposal, and solid waste disposal, plus a flat-rate transportation fee. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with various state and federal regulations, including pollution control, labor compliance, antitrust assignments, drug-free workplace requirements, and conflict of interest provisions. While no specific budget range is provided, the scope suggests a specialized contract with potential annual value corresponding to the waste disposal and transportation services required.