IFB #SD25-00042 Medical Waste Pickup and Removal Services

The State of California seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive medical hazardous and bio‑hazardous waste collection, transportation, and disposal services for all CDCR/CCHCS facilities, regional offices, headquarters, and the Central Fill Pharmacy. The contract is a fixed‑price, three‑year award (Dec 7 2026 – Dec 6 2029) with up to four regional contracts. The contractor must supply all labor, vehicles, containers, PPE, permits, and reporting, perform weekly bio‑hazardous pickups and quarterly hazardous pickups at the pharmacy, respond to emergency calls within four hours, and meet extensive regulatory, security, and DVBE participation requirements. • Provide all‑inclusive per‑pound pricing (no separate line items) and manage reusable container rentals. • Maintain required state and federal licenses (hazardous‑materials endorsement, DTSC transporter registration, CDPH waste transporter, etc.) and $1 M minimum insurance coverages. • Submit detailed manifests, certificates of disposal, and periodic usage reports (30‑day, quarterly, semi‑annual, annual) while adhering to strict COVID‑19, TB, and safety protocols.