Sharps Medical Waste Removal and Disposal

The State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 25-035-600 for Sharps Medical Waste Removal and Disposal services. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive medical waste removal and disposal services, with service delivery anticipated to begin upon approval by the Department of General Services. Key action dates include a questions submission deadline of March 19, 2026, by 2:00 PM PST, with a Questions and Answer Summary to be posted by March 24, 2026, by 2:00 PM PST. Bids must be received by April 7, 2026, by 2:00 PM PST, with a request for bid opening link due by April 8, 2026, by 2:00 PM PST, and the bid opening scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. The procurement covers service areas across multiple California counties and jurisdictions, including Riverside, Marin, and other specified regions. Prospective bidders must demonstrate compliance with all bidding instructions and requirements outlined in the IFB documentation.

The procurement complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring that disadvantaged business enterprises receive full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination. While the attached government file references a separate Caltrans highway resurfacing project unrelated to this medical waste disposal procurement, the Water Board's solicitation does not specify exclusive set-asides or restrictions limiting competition to particular business classifications. No specific incumbent vendors, existing contractors, or integration requirements with current infrastructure are identified in the available documentation. The IFB does not provide an explicit award value or budget range in the posted materials, though prospective bidders should review the complete IFB package for any financial parameters or performance specifications related to the sharps medical waste removal and disposal services being procured.