Medical Waste Disposal Services

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive medical waste disposal services at its facility in Kingston, Rhode Island. The agency requires the safe transportation and disposal of regulated medical waste, which includes both standard regulated medical waste and pathological waste. This procurement addresses the agency's ongoing need for compliant, reliable, and secure waste management solutions to maintain safety and regulatory standards. The scope of work covers the provision of specific containment materials and disposal services for various waste volumes. The agency requires the vendor to supply and manage containers including 1.8-to-2.2 cubic foot medical waste boxes, 4.5 cubic foot pathological and antineoplastic waste boxes with matching lids, and 7.0 cubic foot medical waste boxes. Additionally, the selected vendor must provide 31-gallon and 96-gallon medical waste plastic totes to facilitate onsite waste accumulation and transport. Bidders must be organizations based in the United States to meet the eligibility criteria for this opportunity. The selected contractor must perform all physical waste collection and handling services onsite at the Kingston location. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is requesting pricing proposals from interested bidders to determine the contract value. The contract term will span a period of three years from the date of award. Interested parties must submit all clarifying questions regarding the solicitation no later than June 10, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the submitted pricing and the bidder's ability to meet the specified containment and disposal requirements.