This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Austin, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

**As of July 5, 2022 this project has not yet been awarded. The estimated date of award is July 15, 2022.** The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is an agency within the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) system. The Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division of HHSC administers solicitations for HHS. HHSC Health and Specialty Care Services Division is in need of vendors to provide pickup, transport, and disposal services of biohazard waste and/or infectious materials. The contract issued as a result of this solicitation will be utilized by The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). HHSC/PCS will issue individual purchase orders, contracts, or releases for each HHS agency, region, city, or location requiring goods/services under the contract(s). Each order will include the delivery/service location and bill to address for the HHS agency requesting goods/services. Questions or Clarifications Submission Deadline May 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM Anticipated Contract Start Date September 1, 2022 The PCS sole point of contact for inquiries concerning this Solicitation is: PCS Purchaser's Name: Katrinia Ender, CTCD, CTCM Phone: 512-406-2428 Email: Katrinia.Ender@hhs.texas.gov Should Bidders have questions regarding proper completion of the HUB Subcontracting Plan, the HUB coordinator may be contacted at bob.mccurdy@hhs.texas.gov. The Sole Point of Contact, Section 6.1, must be copied on the e-mail. Any contract resulting from this Solicitation will have an initial term beginning September 1, 2022, and expiring August 31, 2027, with no renewal options. HHSC reserves the right to waive irregularities in a Response. An irregularity is an omission or error that, in HHSC's determination if waived or modified when screening Responses, would not give a Bidder an unfair advantage over other Bidders or result in a material change in the Response or Solicitation requirements. HHSC, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to cancel this Solicitation at any time or decline to award any contract(s) as a result of this Solicitation. All awards are contingent upon approval of the HHSC Executive Commissioner or designee. HHSC, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards to achieve the highest overall best value for the state. HHSC reserves the right to reject any or all responses. All responses become the property of HHSC and subject to the Public Information Act (PIA).