Rebid* Emgy Infect. Med. Waste Disp. -SW - Addendum No. 1 - Vendor's Inquiries and the State's Responses

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the establishment of an Emergency Contingency Contract(s) for Infectious Medical Waste Pickup and Disposal services across all nine regions of Louisiana. The contract will be activated during emergencies declared by the Governor of Louisiana, and covers the pickup, transportation, and disposal of infectious medical waste, as well as the provision of necessary supplies like boxes, sharps containers, liners, and labels. Vendors must be able to provide 24/7 service during declared emergencies, start deliveries within 24 hours, and begin pickups within 48 hours of receiving an order. Bids are due by July 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST and will be publicly opened at that time. The bid requires detailed pricing for various quantities of waste disposal, both for incineration and autoclave methods, as well as for supplies. Vendors must maintain sufficient inventory to meet the delivery timeline and comply with all relevant state, federal, and local regulations.

The previous contractors for this service were Stericycle, Inc. and MWM Raven, LLC. The current solicitation maintains the same scope and scale as the previous project. Vendors are advised to request previous contract pricing information. This is an online bid opportunity, and vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system in order to submit a bid. The contract period begins upon award and ends on April 30, 2025, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The pricing terms state that the lesser of the contract price or FEMA-approved reimbursement rates will apply during declared emergencies.