Q17001518 Health Care Unit Medical Waste Disposal Services

The State of Hawaii has initiated a procurement opportunity (Contract ID: Q17001518) for medical waste disposal services targeting six Correctional Health Care Units across multiple facilities. The solicitation, issued by Honolulu County and specifically involving the Halawa CDP jurisdiction, seeks a 12-month medical waste disposal contract from 4/15/2017 to 4/14/2018, with potential for a 12-month extension. The contract requires comprehensive medical waste disposal services for correctional facilities including Oahu Community Correctional Center, Hawaii Correctional Facility, Waiawa Correctional Facility, Women's Community Correctional Center, Maui Community Correctional Center, and Kauai Community Correctional Center. Vendors must provide disposal services for estimated quantities of 65-gallon solid waste and 2-gallon sharps containers, with specified pickup frequencies at each location. The procurement requires vendors to quote all-inclusive unit prices that incorporate Hawaii General Excise Tax, and mandates that bags, sharp containers, and associated supplies be included in the proposal. The solicitation was posted on April 26, 2017, with proposal responses due by May 10, 2017.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are directly mentioned in the available documentation. The contract specifications require vendors to demonstrate capability of servicing all listed correctional facilities, suggesting a comprehensive service requirement. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract involves disposal services across six correctional facilities, implying a potentially significant service value. The procurement appears to be structured as an open competitive bid, with vendors required to meet comprehensive medical waste disposal specifications and provide competitive, all-inclusive pricing. Potential respondents must have the technical capability to handle medical waste across multiple geographic locations in Hawaii, with a focus on correctional healthcare facility requirements.