Puget Sound VAHCS Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Puget Sound VA Health Care System (PSVAHCS) is soliciting proposals for Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Service for its facilities across Washington State. This service includes the storage, removal, and disposal of medical waste, requiring vendors to be licensed by the WA Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). Proposals are due March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Providing pick-up, manifesting, and transportation of regulated medical waste.
- Supplying suitable, clean, and approved containers and labels (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
- Ensuring full compliance with all Local, State, and Federal laws governing medical waste handling and transport.
- Operating licensed vehicles and employing properly licensed personnel.
- Responding to service calls and ensuring pickups occur within seven calendar days of the last pickup, or within 24 hours after a holiday/natural disaster.
- Establishing and maintaining a Quality Control Plan.
- Ensuring contractor employees undergo a Tier 1 background investigation and wear appropriate uniforms.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Period of Performance: Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) with four (4) Option Years.
- Set-Aside: Not definitively specified; further review of the solicitation is recommended.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026, 4:30 PM PST.
- Questions Deadline: March 12, 2026, 4:30 PM PST.
- Published Date: March 10, 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a best value comparative evaluation, considering the Executed Quote, Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. Lowest price is not the sole determining factor. Offerors must be authorized/licensed by the WA Utilities Transportation Commission (UTC).
Submission Details
Quotes must be submitted via email to brian.millington@va.gov. The solicitation includes various FAR and VAAR clauses, and the Statement of Work details specific tasks, locations, and estimated monthly usage.