Medical Waste Disposal for Wagner IHS Healthcare Center
ID: IHS-WAG-26-1519288Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION (S205)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking proposals for a non-personal service contract for medical waste disposal at the Wagner IHS Healthcare Center in Wagner, South Dakota. The contract will cover a base year from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with four additional one-year options, requiring the contractor to manage the handling, transport, and disposal of infectious medical waste in compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. This service is critical for maintaining health and safety standards within the healthcare facility, ensuring proper disposal of regulated and non-regulated medical waste. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by December 5, 2026, to John Archambeau at john.archambeau@ihs.gov, including the Sources Sought Number IHS1519288 in the subject line.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Archambeau
    (605) 384-4857
    (605) 384-5701
    john.archambeau@ihs.gov
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    The Wagner Health Center is seeking proposals for a non-personal service contract for medical waste disposal. This contract includes a base year (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026) and four one-year options. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all resources necessary for the handling, transport, and disposal of infectious medical waste from the Wagner Health Center in Wagner, South Dakota. This includes supplying disposal containers, tracking manifests, certificates of destruction, and monthly billings. The contractor must adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations, including RCRA, SDDANR, OSHA, and DOT guidelines. Services will include twice-monthly pickups, a premise survey, providing medical waste receptacles and equipment, and disposing of materials in an EPA-Certified landfill. Invoices are to be submitted monthly via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
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