Medical Waste/ Biohazardous Collection & Removal
| Agency: | Iowa State University |
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| State: | Iowa |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Dec 9, 2023 |
| Due Date: | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Solicitation No: | RFQ-1000809 |
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RFQ-1000809
Medical Waste/ Biohazardous Collection & Removal
Issue Date: 12/7/2023
Questions Deadline: 12/19/2023 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 1/12/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Contact: Sadie Anderson
Address: 1340 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames, IA 50011-1004
Phone: 515 (294) 9394
Email: sadieg@iastate.edu
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Event Information
Number:
RFQ-1000809
Title:
Medical Waste/ Biohazardous Collection & Removal
Type:
Request for Quote (Public)
Issue Date:
12/7/2023
Question Deadline: 12/19/2023 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 1/12/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Bid Attachments
ISU Instructions.pdf
Download
Review the instructions for important information. REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU General Terms & Conditions.pdf
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Review the general terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section.
REVISED APRIL 2022
Insurance Language - Hazardous 09-2020.pdf
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Insurance Requirements - Hazardous 09-2020
Requested Attachments
SPECIFICATIONS
(Attachment required)
Please provide the following: a list of all container sizes that are available and an applicable description of containers,
fees associated with available containers. list of medical waste acceptable for pick-up and disposal, list of medical
waste acceptable for pick-up and disposal and a list of any other applicable fees for removal and hauling of medical
waste from University locations.
DISPOSAL RATE
(Attachment required)
Please provide the type of medical wastes and the proposed per pound disposal rates that your company is capable
of.
PROPOSAL COST
(Attachment required)
Provide complete cost structure for the proposed services. ISU prefers costs to be listed as an hourly rate(s),
excluding travel expenses, which will be reimbursed to Contractor in accordance with the rates currently established
and approved for Iowa State University. (Refer to General Terms and Conditions Section 2 (b) Travel Reimbursement)
Bid Attributes
1 INTRODUCTION
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting bids for Medical Waste/Biohazardous collection
and removal from 3 ISU locations – Environmental Health & Safety, Vet Med and the Student Health Center.
Bidders should read all proposal materials carefully and note the due date.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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2 EVALUATION CRITERIA
Iowa State University reserve the right to select the Contractor(s) that are in the best interest of each University.
The evaluation criteria utilized for this RFP may be based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria which are
listed in no particular order:
Bidder's ability to meet the scope of work listed in Attribute #7
Overall cost to ISU of all proposed services
Qualifications and experience
Exceptions taken to the RFQ terms and conditions
READ & UNDERSTOOD
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 TERM
This contract will begin on approximately February 1st, 2024 and be good for a 3 year initial term with two additional
1-year optional renewals upon mutual agreement.
READ & UNDERSTOOD
(Required: Check if applicable)
4 OVERVIEW
This RFP and responding Proposals shall establish a price Contract for the pick-up and disposal of regulated
medical waste (RMW) which can include biohazardous waste, infectious medical waste, and waste contaminated
with blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials. This waste may include sharps, pathologic waste,
“red bag waste,” bacteriology media plates, blood tubes, pipette tips, pharmaceutical waste, and other
contaminated items.
The Company agrees to provide the University the service of removal and hauling of the described medical waste
onto transportation vehicles, the transportation of the described medical waste to an authorized disposal facility,
and the disposal of the described medical waste, in a manner permitted by law.
READ & UNDERSTOOD
(Required: Check if applicable)
5 PICK-UP LOCATIONS
Contractor will be responsible for picking up waste at the following locations:
Environmental Health & Safety
Theilen Student Health Center
ISU College of Veterinary Medicine
Vet Teaching Hospital including Large Animal Hospital, Small Animal Hospital
Clinical Pathology
READ & UNDERSTOOD
(Required: Check if applicable)
6 PICK-UP SCHEDULE
Company shall coordinate the medical waste/biohazard pick-up with the University Representatives for the services-
Jessica Shannon, for the Environmental Health & Services and Student Health Center locations.
The Environmental Health & Safety requires a monthly pick-up.
The Student Health Center requires a weekly pick-up.
The College of Vet Med requires a weekly pick-up.
University representatives may request an additional pickup with 48 hours advance notice.
READ & UNDERSTOOD
(Required: Check if applicable)
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7 SPECIFICATIONS
Company agrees to pick-up and dispose of regulated medical waste (RMW) which can include biohazardous waste,
infectious medical waste, and waste contaminated with blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials.
This waste may include sharps, pathologic waste, “red bag waste,” bacteriology media plates, blood tubes, pipette
tips, pharmaceutical waste, and other contaminated items.
Company agrees to furnish all packing and shipping containers and maintain an adequate number of packing and
shipping containers on site for use to transport the medical waste.
The weight of packing material and shipping containers shall not be included when calculating disposal cost.
The calculations of weight of medical waste shall not include the packing and shipping container weight.
Company shall provide a list of container sizes that are available.
Company shall provide a list of medical waste acceptable for pick-up and disposal.
Company shall provide a list of pricing of disposal of medical waste per type, per pound.
Company shall provide a list of any other applicable fees for removal and hauling of medical waste from University
locations.
All medical waste must be transported and disposed of in conjunction with current and existing EPA,
OSHA, DOT, State of Iowa, local and federal regulations and requirements.
READ & UNDERSTOOD
(Required: Check if applicable)
8 Value Added Services
Describe any special resources, skill or services offered by Contractor that are not required, specified, or described
in this RFP, that would be available as part of any resulting agreement and make you stand out from your
competition. Explain what advantages would be realized by the University as a result of these resources.
(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
9 COMPANY OVERVIEW
Provide a brief company profile including date of incorporation, business composition (proprietorship, partnership or
incorporation), the state under which your business is organized, and any other pertinent information that can be
used to evaluate the proposal.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Subcontractors
0 Will you be using any subcontractors to fulfill the requests of this RFP/RFQ? If YES, please include details below.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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1 Subcontractor 1
1 Include company name and work being performed.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Subcontractor 2
2 Include company name and work being performed.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 PAYMENT TERMS
3 Below are payment terms.
Payment terms will be Net 30. Monthly invoice shall include line item detail of charges incurred.
Per Section 8A.514 of the Iowa Code, late interest may only be charged at the rate of 1% per month after 60
days.
Invoices will be emailed to invoices@iastate.edu.
READ & UNDERSTOOD
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
4 Contractor can comply with the attached insurance requirements. See Attachment 3.
Read & Understand
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Additional Locations
5 Does Company offer the option to add additional ISU locations to the proposed list with 30-day notice?
YES NO
(Required: Check only one)
1 Extended Pricing
6 Is the Company willing to extend pricing to other University Departments?
YES NO
(Required: Check only one)
1 Fee Escalation
7 Does Company implement annual escalation fees? If so, please list the escalation rate?
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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