Description
The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of New Orleans seeks a qualified vendor to provide on‑call biohazard and sharps cleanup services at three RTA facilities. The contract is fixed‑price, with a one‑year base period and up to two optional one‑year renewals. The vendor must supply all labor, tools, equipment, and portable restroom units, maintain 24/7 on‑call availability, and meet strict response‑time requirements (2 hr, 4 hr, 24 hr). All staff must be directly employed, trained, vaccinated, and certified under RTA’s Roadway Worker Protection program, and must follow OSHA, EPA, and FDA regulations for hazardous waste handling and disposal. No subcontracting is allowed, and the award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid.
• Provide biohazard, sharps, and non‑hazardous waste removal, decontamination, transport, and disposal at 2817 Canal St., 3900/3901 Desire Pkwy, and 8201 Willow St.
• Must respond within 2 hr for vehicle‑out‑of‑service incidents, 4 hr for public‑area incidents, and 24 hr for non‑emergencies; 24/7 call‑center required.
• Required insurance: $1 M General Liability and $1 M Vehicle Liability; certificates must name RTA as additional insured.
• Vendor must complete a Unit‑Price Form, Non‑Collusion Affidavit, and Participant Information Form; all submissions electronic via Procureware by July 8, 2026.