Biomedical Waste Removal Services - Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, is soliciting competitive bids for biomedical waste disposal services for the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in Kissimmee, Florida. The selected contractor will be responsible for the weekly pick-up, transport, and disposal of six 96-gallon bins, including providing clean, sanitized containers and completed waste manifests for each collection. Services must be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with a requirement to resolve any missed pick-ups within 24 hours of a request. The contract consists of an initial one-year term with the possibility of three additional one-year renewals upon mutual agreement. Award will be granted to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest Initial Term Total Annual Price. Evaluation includes a review of past performance and the verification of customer references. Preference may be given to certified Business Enterprises, Florida-based commodities, businesses with drug-free workplace programs, or foreign manufacturers with significant Florida-based operations. Compliance with Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes, as well as federal PPE standards, is mandatory. Failure to perform weekly services or provide required pick-up receipts will result in a 100 dollar deduction per occurrence. Bids must be submitted in a sealed physical package to the Purchasing Office in Tallahassee by the specified deadline, as electronic submissions are not accepted.