Sole Source-Document Destruction, Disposal and Recycling for the White Earth Health Center
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBEMIDJI SUB-AREA,BEMIDJI, MN, 56601, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: PAPER SHREDDING (R614)
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    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Bemidji Area, intends to award a sole source contract to Minnkota Enviro Services Inc. for document destruction, disposal, and recycling services at the White Earth Health Center in Ogema, Minnesota. The contract will cover the monthly pickup and transport of accumulated recycling and documents for shredding, along with the provision of storage bins at the facility, with an anticipated performance period of one base year plus four option years. This procurement is critical for maintaining compliance with health regulations regarding document security and waste management in a healthcare setting. Interested parties may express their interest or submit capabilities to the Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto, at winona.kitto@ihs.gov, with the estimated contract value being $26,660.07, as outlined in the Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition.

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    The document outlines the Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition for acquiring recycling and shredding services for the White Earth and Waabinokwe Service Unit in 2026. The proposed contractor is Minnkota Envro Services, with an estimated value of $26,660.07. The justification cites FAR 6.302-1,
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