Pharmaceutical and Medical Waste Disposal Services

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
19083
State
Texas
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Opportunity details come from txsmartbuy.com. Updated .

About this opportunity

The City of Lubbock, Texas is seeking pharmaceutical and medical waste disposal services for its Public Health Department through Request for Proposal (RFP 25-19083-YB). The procurement focuses on comprehensive medical waste removal and disposal services, specifically targeting biohazard waste contained in red autoclave bags that include medical items such as blood tubes, urine cups, disposable speculums, culture plates, and other contaminated materials. Vendors must provide waste collection services on a biweekly (26 weeks) or weekly (52 annual stops) schedule, with additional bi-annual syringe collection. The proposal evaluation will assess vendors across three critical criteria: compliance with DOT regulations for medical waste containers (40 points), adherence to the agreed pickup schedule (40 points), and compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidelines (20 points). Vendors must demonstrate expertise through detailed documentation, including project references and organizational structure. The proposal is due on September 10, 2025, prior to 3:00 P.M., with the contract term set for one year and the potential for four one-year extensions through automatic renewal, unless either party provides 90-day written termination notice.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Containers provided by the selected vendor must meet stringent DOT requirements, including being rigid, leak-resistant, impervious to moisture, and puncture-resistant. Pricing proposals should comprehensively cover container costs, delivery, waste removal, and disposal, with additional pricing options for unscheduled pickups. The City of Lubbock reserves the right to select the proposal that best meets its needs, prioritizing quality and comprehensive service over the lowest price. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement suggests a focus on comprehensive, technically compliant medical waste disposal services. The proposal requires vendors to demonstrate not only technical capabilities but also a commitment to local resource utilization and strict adherence to environmental and transportation regulations governing medical waste management.

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