Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Services (2024-UWMSN-00494-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting bids for Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Services through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process, specifically solicitation 2024-UWMSN-00494-RFB. The procurement targets comprehensive medical waste disposal services for multiple campus locations managed by Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and other departments. Vendors must provide waste disposal services using totes between 75 and 96 gallons in capacity, with an initial scope covering 16 EHS-managed sites and potential expansion to additional locations including School of Medicine and Public Health facilities and residence halls. The bidding process requires vendors to submit pricing structured in two components: a per-pound disposal rate and a per-container pickup charge, with bid calculations based on 1,000-pound and 1,000-container multipliers. All responses must be submitted electronically through the ShopUW+ platform by February 15, 2024, with any questions directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu. The University estimates disposing of approximately 275,000 pounds of regulated medical waste during calendar year 2023, which provides bidders with baseline volume information for cost estimation.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or preferences for specific business types. There is no mention of incumbent vendors or existing contract holders for these medical waste disposal services. While the exact contract value is not detailed, the estimated waste volume of 275,000 pounds provides insight into potential contract value and scope. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the university's medical waste disposal requirements, with no apparent restrictions limiting competition. Interested bidders should carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure compliance with technical specifications, pricing structures, and submission requirements. The lack of specified contract duration or renewal options suggests this may be a single-year contract with potential for future extensions based on performance and university needs.