26YS0006 - Biohazardous Medical Waste Removal Service.

The contract pertains to the provision of biohazardous medical waste removal services at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville, with performance scheduled from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, transportation, permits, and expenses required to collect, transport, and dispose of biohazardous, pharmaceutical, chemotherapeutic, sharps, and RCRA hazardous waste in full compliance with California Health and Safety Code provisions, OSHA regulations, and CDPH standards. All waste must be segregated, stored in EPA-approved, leak-proof containers with tight-fitting lids, and labeled appropriately in both English and Spanish, with biohazard signage visible from 25 feet. The contractor must use dedicated containers for each waste type, replace containers on a one-for-one basis at no cost if damaged, and ensure reusable containers are thoroughly washed, decontaminated, deodorized, and dried after each use. Waste must not remain on-site longer than seven days, and emergency pickups must be completed within 24 hours of notification. The contractor is required to submit a detailed Operational Plan covering pick-up routes, cradle-to-grave waste tracking, spill response, and contingency procedures, and must maintain signed, dated manifests for all pickups, submitting disposal certificates within 15 days of treatment. The contractor must designate a Project Manager who must be notified of any changes within five working days, and maintain direct phone access with the Contract Manager during standard business hours. All personnel must be trained in decontamination, spill response, and proper PPE use, and must carry full spill kits during service operations. Insurance certificates for workers’ compensation, liability, and fidelity bonds must name the State of California as an additional insured. The contract operates on a fixed-price, lowest-price-technically-acceptable basis, with pricing to be submitted via a Bid Rate Sheet detailing per-pound rates for each waste category, though current submissions show no confirmed pricing. Payment is based solely on actual services rendered, with invoices submitted to the CalVet Accounting Office in Sacramento, following STD 205 formatting guidelines. Eligible bidders may claim DVBE or SB status, which triggers certification requirements including proof of Commercially Useful Function, ownership of at least 51% of equipment if renting, and avoidance of broker or agent roles. Noncompliance with state or federal regulations, including the Darfur Contracting Act or Executive Order N-6-