Sterilization of Medical Instruments at HAS - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH)

Background The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), through its Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH) facility, is seeking proposals for the sterilization of clinical medical instruments. The mission of OhioMHAS is to provide statewide leadership in mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery systems that are effective and valued by all Ohioans. This contract aims to ensure that medical instruments used in patient care are properly sterilized to maintain health standards. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for cleaning and sterilizing clinical medical instruments on a weekly basis. The method of sterilization will be steam. NBH will send 1-3 boxes of instruments/tools each week for cleaning. Each box will measure approximately 12”x8” and weigh about 10 lbs. After sterilization, the contractor must seal each instrument/tool individually before returning them to NBH at 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067. Transportation can be via local carrier or third-party carriers such as UPS or FedEx, with tracking capabilities required and insurance to cover any loss or damage during transport. Period of Performance The contract period is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. Place of Performance The services will be performed at the contractor's facility for sterilization, with delivery back to Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare located at 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067. Bidder Requirements Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Sterilization and Infection Control guidelines/standards as per the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC). They should not have any unresolved findings for recovery under Section 9.24 of the Ohio Revised Code.