Pharmaceutical/Hazardous Waste Management Services

The State of West Virginia, specifically the Department of Health and Human Resources' Hopemont Hospital located in Preston County, is seeking a pharmaceutical and hazardous waste management services contract through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The procurement aims to establish an open-end contract for monthly hazardous waste pickup, transportation, and disposal services, including the provision of waste containers and associated labels. Vendors must be certified to transport and dispose of pharmaceutical and hazardous waste within West Virginia and demonstrate compliance with all state and federal waste management regulations. The contract requires vendors to provide monthly waste removal services, supply necessary containers, and handle all transportation and disposal logistics. Key evaluation criteria include the lowest overall cost and ability to meet all specified service requirements. Important dates for this procurement include a question submission deadline of July 7, 2016 at 12:00 PM and a bid response deadline of July 14, 2016 at 12:00 PM. Vendors must submit responses either electronically through the Vendor Self Serve portal on WVOasis or hand-deliver their proposals.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned. However, the solicitation includes a Vendor Preference Certificate that allows West Virginia-based vendors to potentially receive preference percentages ranging from 2.5% to 5% based on residency status, employment of state residents, or veteran-owned business classification. The contract term is initially set for 12 months, with potential for three additional one-year renewals, not to exceed a total of 36 months. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the pricing structure includes monthly charges for waste pickup/transportation and per-unit costs for waste containers. The contract is subject to federal procurement provisions, indicating potential federal funding sources. Vendors must comply with various requirements, including background checks, insurance provisions, and adherence to state purchasing regulations. The state reserves the right to cancel the contract for non-performance and requires vendors to be free of outstanding state debts exceeding $1,000.