Rebid *Fax Bid* Med. Waste Removal -DOC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking a medical waste removal and disposal service contract for the David Wade Correctional Center through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with RFx Number 3000024910. The procurement requires a contractor to provide comprehensive medical waste removal services every two weeks, collecting between 10 to 25 boxes of 28-gallon medical waste containers, with all boxes and bags to be supplied by the vendor. Bidders must possess a medical/potentially infectious waste transporter permit from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and comply with Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. The initial contract period will be from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bid responses are due on June 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with submission options including online, fax, and physical mail. The state will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with a total estimated quantity of 425 units structured as a per-box charge contract.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000. Vendors are required to register in the LaGov system and submit a W-9 form if they are new vendors. The contract includes compliance requirements for civil rights laws, ADA accessibility, and e-verify provisions. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with minimum coverage limits. Payment will be processed electronically through either the LaCarte procurement card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Funding for the contract will come from the next fiscal year's budget and is contingent on legislative appropriation, with delivery prohibited before July 1, 2025. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the contract is structured as a per-box charge with an estimated 425 units, suggesting a variable but potentially substantial contract value depending on actual waste removal volumes.