Description
The Department of State Hospitals (Metropolitan) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive medical waste disposal services for six state‑run psychiatric hospitals in California. The contractor must supply all personnel, equipment, containers, and transportation, handling bio‑hazardous/sharps, non‑hazardous pharmaceutical, hazardous RCRA pharmaceutical, and trace chemotherapy waste on a weekly basis. The work includes regulatory compliance with California Health & Safety Code, RCRA, EPA, and local permits, as well as mandatory background checks, TB screening, and data‑security safeguards. The three‑year contract (July 1 2026 – June 30 2029) will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after applying small‑business and DVBE preferences.
• Weekly pickup, transport, and disposal of multiple waste streams at six DSH facilities.
• Contractor must provide all containers (red, blue, black, yellow) and a fully equipped service vehicle with proper licensing.
• Must maintain extensive insurance, performance bonds, and comply with stringent safety, background‑check, and data‑security requirements.