Biomedical waste collection and disposal services

Biomedical waste collection and disposal services, Indigenous Services Canada(ISC), First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), Manitoba Region.Intended contract period= April 1st, 2023 to March 31st, 2024 with up to 3 option periods.The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), Manitoba Region,wishes to equip itself with a biomedical waste collectionand disposal service in accordance with applicable regulations for thenursing stations, health centres, two hospitals and Regional Office(warehouse) at 391 York Ave of the Department of Indigenous Services,Manitoba Region.Objectives of the RequirementsEnsure the regular collection and safe disposal of biomedicalwaste for the nursing stations in the First Nations communities,health centres, two hospitals and the warehouse at 391 York Ave under thejurisdiction of the Department of Indigenous Services.The contractor will be required to provide biomedical waste removal anddisposal services on an “as and when” requested basis as requested by theProject Authority.Background and Specific Scope of the Requirements:The regulatory requirements and geographical situation of the First Nationscommunities necessitate appropriate equipment for the collection and disposalof the biomedical waste generated in the nursing stationsRequirements/TasksMedical waste delivery will be completed by both road and air. Medical wastedelivered by road will be delivered by carrier (ISC FNIHB or alternate arranged byISC FNIHB ) directly. Medical waste delivered by air will be held at the airport untilarrangements between the contractor and airport (Perimeter Aviation, Calm Air, AmikAviation, and Northway Aviation, etc.) can be arranged. Medical waste will be held in the warehouse at Stanley Knowles Building, 391 York Avenue, Winnipeg MB andISC FNIHB will make arrangements for transfer. The vendor will not have access tothe building. If the vendor has to pick up medical waste he will have to check in andbe escorted by the warehouse staff that are on site, otherwise no access will beallowed.The contractor will dispose of the delivered medical waste boxes as on an “as andwhen” requested basis from the date of signing of the contract for a one year period.The contractor will provide a disposal certificate accompanied to each invoice. Thecertificate must show that the disposal of the waste has been in accordance with thecurrent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Regulations and Legislation.The Contractor must use its own equipment and software for the performanceof this Contract.