Infectious waste removal and disposal - PR259009
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 0000035410
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- UNSPSC code
- Point of contact
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- Brandi McElhaney brandi.mcelhaney@pdc.dds.ca.gov (559) 782-2261
Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The State of California's Department of Developmental Services, specifically the Porterville Developmental Center, is soliciting bids for an Infectious Waste Removal and Disposal contract (PR259009) to be executed from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive medical waste management services, including weekly pickup and disposal of infectious, non-hazardous, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste from multiple facility locations such as Unit W-1, the Pharmacy, and clinic areas. Bidders must possess a current EPA Hazardous Waste Haulers Permit and be a registered Hazardous Waste Transporter with the State of California, with mandatory submission of applicable licensing documentation. Key bid dates include May 2, 2025, for IFB availability, May 16, 2025, as the final bid submission deadline, and May 28, 2025, as the anticipated Notice of Intent to Award date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, with waste container quantities serving as estimated volumes for evaluation purposes.
The state has waived the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Program requirement for this specific contract. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a Cost Sheet, references, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, California Civil Rights Law Attachment, and current insurance certificate with minimum coverage limits. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract includes a Budget Contingency Clause allowing the state to cancel or reduce the agreement if sufficient funds are not appropriated. The procurement requires contractors to provide all necessary containers, biohazard signs, and liners at no additional charge, and mandates strict compliance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Contractors must also provide comprehensive employee training on topics including Bloodborne Pathogens, Medical Waste Segregation, OSHA Manual, and Infectious Control, ensuring rigorous health and safety standards are maintained throughout service delivery.
Opportunity text
A) Purpose and Description of Services Contractor agrees to pick-up and dispose of infectious, non-hazardous, hazardous and incompatible pharmaceutical waste (P-list and U-list and incompatibles) from Porterville Developmental Center. Pick-up will be one (1) time per week from the infectious waste room located outside Unit W-1 and pharmaceutical waste from the Pharmacy (Unit A), infectious waste room located by Clinic Area in the STP, and additional pick-ups as may be requested by the PDC Project Representative. See Exhibit A of the IFB for the description of required services. The terms of this Agreement will be July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. B) Bidder Minimum Qualifications All bidders must meet the following requirements to be considered responsible and responsive to this IFB. 1) No bidder may bid on work of any kind that the bidder is not properly licensed to perform. Any such bid received will be disqualified. Copies of all licenses must be included with the BID documents. 2) The bid price shall include all direct or indirect expenses incidental to providing the services described including all applicable taxes. 3) Insurance is required for this Agreement in accordance with the insurance clauses included in the language in the SAMPLE AGREEMENT at the back of this packet. A valid insurance certificate will be required from the bidder awarded this contract before the contract can be fully executed. 4) Each bidder must have a current EPA Hazardous Waste Hauler¿s Permit and be a registered Hazardous Waste Transporter with the State of California. A copy of Bidder¿s Hauler¿s Permit MUST be submitted with the Bid Proposal.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious_Waste_IFB.pdf | ||
| PM423.pdf | ||
| Exhibit_B_IFB.pdf | ||
| Exhibit_D__IFB.pdf | ||
| Exhibit_A_SOW_IFB.pdf | ||
| HIPAA_Business_Associate_Assurances_FINAL_2017_12.pdf | ||
| Sexual_Harassment.pdf |
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