Opportunity
California eProcure #SD25-00042
Statewide Medical Waste Pick Up and Removal Services for CDCR/CCHCS
Posted
September 09, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
SD25-00042
NAICS
562112, 562211
This opportunity involves statewide medical waste pick up and removal services for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS). - Government Buyer: - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) - California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) - Acquisitions Management Section - Scope of Services: - Collection, removal, packaging, repackaging, loading, transportation, and disposal of medical hazardous and bio-hazardous waste - Service locations include all CDCR/CCHCS institutions, headquarters in Sacramento and Elk Grove, regional offices, and Central Fill Pharmacy - Products and Equipment: - Reusable containers with lids/covers - Bags and labels for medical waste packaging and identification - Service Requirements: - Bio-hazardous medical waste must be picked up every seven days from all institutions and offices - Hazardous medical waste must be picked up every ninety days from the Central Fill Pharmacy - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, supplies, transportation, and equipment - Compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations for medical waste handling and transportation - Mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation - Small Business preference programs apply; SB or DVBE certifications must be maintained throughout contract - Specific training, licensing, and reporting requirements - Contract Structure: - Up to four vendors may be awarded (one per region) - Contract term is three years - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Emergency services, container provision and maintenance, compliance documentation, and regular reporting - No overtime authorized; work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays
Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are soliciting bids for Medical Waste Pick up and Removal Services. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and other necessary items to collect, remove, package, repackage, load, transport, and dispose of medical hazardous and bio-hazardous waste. Services will be provided at CDCR/CCHCS institutions statewide, including headquarters and regional offices. The contract term is from December 7, 2026, through December 6, 2029, with specific service schedules for bio-hazardous and hazardous medical waste.