Medical Waste Pick Up & Removal Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Correctional Health Care Services is requesting bids on medical hazardous and bio-hazardous waste collection, removal, packaging, transportation, and disposal services statewide under IFB #SD25-00042, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and public bid opening September 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A mandatory 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation minimum applies; small businesses and certified disabled veteran-owned businesses may claim a 5 percent preference. Incentive pricing is available for DVBE participation exceeding the minimum.

The solicitation is divided into four geographic regions; bidders may submit bids for one or more entire regions. Services cover bio-hazardous and sharps waste, pharmaceutical waste, chemotherapy waste, and hazardous waste pickups on scheduled (weekly or 90-day) and emergency bases at CDCR/CCHCS institutions, headquarters locations in Sacramento and Elk Grove, regional offices, and the Central Fill Pharmacy. The contractor furnishes all labor including travel and per diem, materials, non-consumable supplies, transportation, equipment including reusable containers with lids, bags, and labels.

Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience performing medical waste pickup and removal services and provide three positive references for similar services over a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last three years. All bidders and subcontractors must hold City/County Business License, EPA Identification Permit, Medical Waste Transporter License, Hazardous Waste Transporter License, Transfer and Transport Station Permits, Treatment Facility Permits, California Highway Patrol inspection records, DMV Motor Carrier Permit with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,001 pounds or more, and Hazardous Materials Endorsement on driver's licenses.

The contract term runs December 7, 2026 through December 6, 2029. All-inclusive rates must cover labor, transportation, materials, supplies, equipment, containers, applicable taxes, insurance, bonds, and permit fees for the three-year period. Billing occurs monthly in arrears. The contract amount will be increased by 30 percent of estimated need to provide for contingencies; no guaranteed minimum pounds are specified. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder by region. Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled September 30, 2026, with proposed award October 8, 2026.