Narcotics & Narcotic Paraphernalia Onsite & Offsite Destruction

The County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner Department is seeking a qualified vendor to provide Narcotics & Narcotic Paraphernalia Onsite & Offsite Destruction services across Orange County and San Francisco City. The solicitation requires a contractor to collect, transport, and destroy narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia, with an initial estimated destruction quantity of 20,000 pounds and quarterly destruction estimates of 10,000 pounds. Key qualifications include a minimum of three years of experience in narcotics destruction and hazardous waste management, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including DEA, OSHA, and EPA guidelines, and maintenance of all necessary permits and licenses. The destruction will occur at the County of Orange facility located at 320 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA, with options for both onsite and offsite destruction within California. This is a fully electronic solicitation with bids accepted only through the County's online bidding system, with a bid due date of November 25, 2025, at 4:00 pm. All questions or requests for interpretations must be submitted by November 19, 2025, before 4:00 pm through the solicitation's Question & Answer section.

The solicitation offers preferences for Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), potentially providing a 5% reduction in bid price for qualified businesses. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including safety data sheets, contractor safety documentation, state contractor's licenses, DUNS numbers, and unique entity identifiers. The contract is structured as a three-year agreement with options to renew for two additional one-year terms, using a firm fixed-fee arrangement with pricing to be determined. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for federal grant fund compliance and requires specific anti-lobbying certifications. Contractors must demonstrate robust chain of custody procedures, environmental safety protocols, and the ability to provide detailed documentation of destruction activities. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, with requirements for bidders to disclose potential conflicts of interest, litigation history, and comprehensive company background information.