Biohazardous Medical Waste Disposal

Cook County is seeking recurring pickup, transport, and disposal of biohazardous waste for its Medical Examiner’s Office, including replacement containers and regular and emergency service calls.

Cook County > Office of the Chief Procurement Officer > Medical Examiner’s Office


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2672-10052
Dec 09, 2026 04:00 PM
Nov 11, 2026 04:00 PM
2 years base + 1 × 2 years option
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amanda.kruse@cookcountyil.gov
+13126034589
Description

Cook County seeks a contractor to collect and dispose of biohazardous waste generated by the Medical Examiner’s Office. The contractor must pick up filled containers three times weekly, provide replacement containers and packaging materials, and transport and dispose of waste in accordance with applicable requirements. Covered waste includes pathological waste, sharps, and surgical waste; sodium azide waste will be identified and kept separate by the County. Regular and emergency pickups must be completed within 24 hours of notification. The contractor must be licensed and insured in Illinois, provide required labeling, prepare manifests and certificates of disposal, and identify the firms used for storage, hauling, and disposal, including a backup disposal site. The initial contract term is two years, with one two-year renewal option. The mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection are required for bidders.

Classification Codes
NAICS562112Hazardous Waste Collection
PSCS221HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL
Smart Codes
biohazardous waste disposalmedical waste collectionmedical waste containers
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 11, 2026 04:00 PM-Opportunity Open Date
Nov 17, 2026 03:30 PM-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting (required)
Nov 17, 2026 04:15 PM-Mandatory Site Inspection (required)
Nov 25, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due
Dec 09, 2026 04:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Excess/Umbrella Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Contractors' Pollution Liability Errors and Omissions — $1,000,000.00
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