Infectious Medical Waste Removal - Invitation For Bid
ID: IFB1-CAAA-2026000190-1
• State: Colorado
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Background
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Infectious Medical Waste Removal & Disposal services statewide. The CDOC operates 18 health care units or clinics throughout Colorado, and each location must arrange for medical waste disposal by licensed professionals in compliance with State and Federal regulations. This solicitation aims to establish removal and disposal services for the Division of Clinical Services, ensuring that all medical waste is handled legally and efficiently.
Work Details
The awarded contractor will provide comprehensive, fully compliant infectious medical waste collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal services across eighteen state correctional facilities housing approximately 15,000 offenders. Services include:
1. Collection of various medical waste categories from designated facilities.
2. Provision of compliant waste containers that are closable, leak-proof, color-coded, and marked with biohazard seals.
3. Regular pickups on a fixed schedule (e.g., weekly or monthly) as specified per facility needs.
4. Handling of trace chemotherapy waste specifically at the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center (DRDC).
5. Maintenance of an uninterrupted chain of custody for all medical waste from collection to final destruction.
6. Documentation requirements including on-site service receipts and monthly manifests verifying legal transfer and disposal.
Period of Performance
The anticipated contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods at the discretion of the State.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at various locations throughout Colorado, specifically at the eighteen state correctional facilities operated by the CDOC.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be licensed medical waste disposal firms specializing in hazardous and infectious waste management. They are required to provide all necessary vehicles, equipment, labor, licenses, permits, and materials needed to perform services in compliance with applicable regulations. Additionally, bidders must submit a certificate of insurance evidencing coverage as required prior to contract execution.
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Infectious Medical Waste Removal & Disposal services statewide. The CDOC operates 18 health care units or clinics throughout Colorado, and each location must arrange for medical waste disposal by licensed professionals in compliance with State and Federal regulations. This solicitation aims to establish removal and disposal services for the Division of Clinical Services, ensuring that all medical waste is handled legally and efficiently.
Work Details
The awarded contractor will provide comprehensive, fully compliant infectious medical waste collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal services across eighteen state correctional facilities housing approximately 15,000 offenders. Services include:
1. Collection of various medical waste categories from designated facilities.
2. Provision of compliant waste containers that are closable, leak-proof, color-coded, and marked with biohazard seals.
3. Regular pickups on a fixed schedule (e.g., weekly or monthly) as specified per facility needs.
4. Handling of trace chemotherapy waste specifically at the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center (DRDC).
5. Maintenance of an uninterrupted chain of custody for all medical waste from collection to final destruction.
6. Documentation requirements including on-site service receipts and monthly manifests verifying legal transfer and disposal.
Period of Performance
The anticipated contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods at the discretion of the State.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at various locations throughout Colorado, specifically at the eighteen state correctional facilities operated by the CDOC.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be licensed medical waste disposal firms specializing in hazardous and infectious waste management. They are required to provide all necessary vehicles, equipment, labor, licenses, permits, and materials needed to perform services in compliance with applicable regulations. Additionally, bidders must submit a certificate of insurance evidencing coverage as required prior to contract execution.
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Overview
Opportunity Type
Invitation for Bids (IFB1)
Opportunity ID
IFB1-CAAA-2026000190-1
Response Deadline
June 9, 2026
Due in 8 Days
Date Posted
May 26, 2026
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Est. Value Range
Experimental
$120,000 - $450,000
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Agency Distribution
High
On 5/26/26 DOC - Corrections Administration in Colorado issued Invitation for Bids (IFB1) Infectious Medical Waste Removal with ID IFB1-CAAA-2026000190-1 due 6/8/26.
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