Medical Waste Disposal at State Hospital South in Blackfoot

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare seeks a single qualified vendor to provide comprehensive medical‑waste management services for State Hospital South in Blackfoot. The contract will run for five years, beginning mid‑August 2026, and requires weekly collection of laboratory, sharps, and other bio‑hazardous waste, as well as emergency “stat” pickups within 24 hours. Vendor must supply and maintain OSHA‑approved containers, comply with all federal, state, and local waste regulations, and meet extensive insurance and certification requirements. • Weekly (or more frequent) collection, transport, and disposal of hazardous medical waste, including sharps and bio‑hazardous lab waste. • Provision, ownership, and maintenance of OSHA‑approved containers (1‑ and 3‑gallon sharps containers). • Strict response times: 4 hour phone‑message return, 24 hour emergency pickup, and a transition plan 30 business days before contract end. • Mandatory insurance limits (≥ $1 M per occurrence) and certifications (boycott, ownership, abortion‑related restrictions). • Invoicing monthly within 10 business days; final invoice due 30 calendar days after contract expiration.