Biomedical Destruction Services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Procurement and Contracting Services, is seeking competitive bids to establish an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for biomedical destruction services on behalf of the Department of State Health Services. The solicitation, numbered HHS0017035, was posted on April 29, 2026, with proposals due by June 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The contract will require the contractor to provide statewide, 24-hour biomedical waste disposal services, including the safe handling, transportation, incineration, and landfill disposal of infectious, pathological, chemical, and laboratory waste, as well as the recycling of metals, plastics, and paper in compliance with EPA, OSHA, TCEQ, and other federal and state regulations. All waste must be disposed of without free liquids, and no salvage or reconditioning of equipment is permitted. The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal options and a potential one-year extension, subject to funding availability. Contractors must have at least one year of relevant experience and ensure all personnel are at least 18 years old, fully trained, and equipped to perform the work. Submission of current training certificates and three verifiable references within the past two years is mandatory. Pricing must be submitted via Exhibit C with no more than a 10% markup on costs, and all invoices must align with service tickets and be submitted monthly. Insurance requirements include $1 million in errors and omissions coverage and $1 million in umbrella liability with drop-down coverage. Bidders must hold a current Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov and complete Exhibit A affirmations, including disclosures for any legal actions, boycott participation, abortion-related activities, criminal convictions, or public information exemptions. The contract prohibits unauthorized assignment or subcontracting, forbids gifts to public officials, and requires 24-hour contact availability. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to [email hidden] or through the HHS Online Bid Room using .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx formats not exceeding 25 MB; USB drives with the same file types are accepted as an alternative. No hard copies are permitted. Evaluation will be based on best value, considering the bidder’s ability to perform, past performance via the Vendor Performance Tracking System (minimum C rating required),