T0845- Regulated Medical Waste, DEA Pharmaceutical, & RCRA Hazardous Waste Disposal- Statewide

The State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property is procuring Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Pharmaceutical Waste, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste disposal services on a statewide basis. The intent is to award a single Master Blanket Purchase Order to the responsible vendor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the state. The solicitation covers various classes of RMW and requirements for transporters, and defines DEA Pharmaceutical Waste and RCRA Hazardous Waste. The quote submission deadline is December 18, 2019, and the state intends to award a blanket purchase order with an option to extend to the Cooperative Purchasing Program participants. Evaluation criteria include the vendor's quoted prices as well as other factors, and the state reserves the right to negotiate with vendors and request best and final offers.

The state has indicated that it may set aside portions of the contract for small businesses. Vendors must provide documentation of their ability to perform the required scope of work, their financial capability, and other certifications. The state also requires completion of forms related to ownership disclosure, investment activities in Iran, and subcontractor utilization. The contract will serve various state agencies and facilities, including psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers, and state police offices, with an estimated annual quantity of pickup services ranging from 12 to 1,040 containers across the locations. The contract term is for 3 years, and the total estimated 3-year contract value will be used to rank the quotes.