Department of Toxic Substances Control 1001 I Street • Sacramento, California 95812

Emergency Response Solicitation No. 2526-08

March 25, 2026

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is soliciting bids from qualified bidders with expertise in the response to and removal of hazardous waste and hazardous substances from illegal drug labs, off-highway emergency response services, and natural and/or man-made disaster-related hazardous waste removal, including, but not limited to, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, train derailments, etc. for six (6) geographical areas (Areas). Instructions for submitting any questions about the content or the competitive process are outlined in Section X, General Information.

The purpose of this solicitation is to award six (6) contracts for the specified services in 6 Areas of the state. A separate bid package is required for each Area on which you are bidding. In submitting your bid, you must comply with these instructions. DTSC is not obligated to award and reserves the right to reject all bids.

Respondents to this solicitation shall submit completed bids no later than April 29, 2026 by 3:00 p.m., Pacific Time.

Reference General Terms and Conditions and Contractor Certification Clauses that may be viewed and downloaded at Internet site https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page- Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language. If you do not have Internet access, a hard copy can be provided by contacting the person listed below.

Katheryn Nicol DTSC Contracts Unit

(279) 895-5236 contracts@dtsc.ca.gov https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language mailto:contracts@dtsc.ca.gov

Schedule of Events

Events Anticipated Date of Event

Solicitation Release Date March 25, 2026

Deadline to Submit Written Questions April 1, 2026

Post Response to Written Questions April 8, 2026

Final Filing Date April 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Bid Evaluations and Site Visits April 30, 2026 – May 21, 2026

Anticipated Award Letter Date May 21, 2026 – May 26, 2026

Anticipated Contract Performance Start Date July 1, 2026

Solicitation No. 2526-08

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Schedule of Events

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

I. Introduction

II. Purpose

III. Services to be Provided

IV. Authority

V. Minimum Qualifications

VI. Bid Requirements

VII. Submission of Bids

VIII. Evaluation Process

IX. Protest

X. General Information

XI. Additional Information

XII. ATTACHMENTS ………………………………………………………………(31 pages) Attachment 1: REQUIRED ATTACHMENT CHECKLIST

Attachment 2: BID/BIDDER CERTIFICATION SHEET

Attachment 3: BIDDER COST SHEET

Attachment 4: BIDDER REFERENCES FORM

Attachment 5: DARFUR CONTRACTING ACT

Attachment 6: BIDDER’S DECLARATION

Attachment 7: IRAN CONTRACTING ACT VERIFICATION

Attachment 8: DVBE DECLARATIONS

Attachment 9: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT TEAM

Attachment 10: SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE

Attachment 11: TARGET AREA CONTRACT PREFERENCE ACT (TACPA)

Attachment 12: DISABLED VETERANS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PARTICIPATION

AND BID INCENTIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Attachment 13: COMMERCIALLY USEFUL FUNCTION EVALUATION FORM

Attachment 14: BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMENDMENT

XIII. EXHIBITS ……………………………………………………….…(68 pages) Proposed Contract

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

I. Introduction

The mission of DTSC’s Emergency Response Unit (ERU) is to provide statewide response to actual and potential releases of hazardous substances that pose an acute threat to public health and/or the environment. “Emergency” is defined as a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance where there is a threat to public health and/or the environment. The ERU interacts with a number of other state, federal, and local agencies in carrying out these emergency response activities. DTSC’s ERU responds statewide to requests for DTSC assistance for:

• Off-highway emergencies associated with the release or threatened release of hazardous substances;

• Emergency removals from illegal/clandestine drug labs; and

• Emergency response associated with natural and/or man-made disasters including, but not limited to, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, train derailments, etc.

“Off-highway” refers to hazardous substances incidents which occur off state highways or state right-of-way. Incidents occurring on state highways or state right-of-way are handled by the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) and/or the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 78875, ERU administers the expenditure of state funds for the purpose of taking immediate corrective action necessary to remedy or prevent an emergency resulting from a fire, explosion, or human exposure to a release or threatened release of hazardous substances. This includes responding to illegal dumping, abandonments, spill/release situations involving an unknown responsible party or other action needed for incident stabilization or to prevent potential emergencies.

DTSC also removes and disposes of hazardous substances discovered by law enforcement officials while investigating illegal/clandestine drug laboratories. The illegal manufacture of psychoactive drugs is a major health and safety issue while the disposal of illegal drug lab waste poses a significant environmental threat to both urban and rural communities. Contaminants at illegal drug labs and lab waste abandonments range from highly volatile organic solvents and semi-volatile organic compounds to highly corrosive inorganic acids and bases, the illicit drug itself, precursors, and other by-products. DTSC has funded and coordinated the removal and disposal actions at more than 19,900 illegal drug labs and drug lab waste abandonments since July 1, 1995.

DTSC assists local, state, and federal agencies after major disasters occur, including wildfires and flooding, to remove Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and other harmful substances, such as E-Waste and asbestos-containing materials found on parcels and properties. The contaminated debris is removed and contained as quickly as possible to minimize exposure to emergency personnel, the public, the environment, and workers involved in restoration efforts. HHW includes lithium, lead-acid and household batteries;

compressed gas cylinders; bulk pesticides, fertilizers, pool chemicals; paints, thinners, and aerosol cans; asbestos siding, pipe insulation, and tiles. E-waste can include cathode ray tubes (CRTs) from televisions, computers, and other electronic devices.

Staff from DTSC’s ERU oversees contractors who remove household hazardous waste (HHW), asbestos, and e-waste from properties, impacted areas, or designated drop-off locations.

II. Purpose

The bidder shall provide personnel and equipment resources to mitigate the release or threatened release of hazardous substances associated with illegal drug labs, off-highway emergencies and natural and/or man-made disasters including, but not limited to, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, train derailments, etc. in one (1) of the geographical areas in Section XI.B. Bidders may submit a bid for up to 6 regions, so long as they have a local staff and field office in each region they bid for. Shown below is only the anticipated dollar amount of the Contract to be awarded in each area. The actual encumbered Contract amount may be higher or lower. The contracts will be amended to add funds as needed. Below the anticipated amounts are the historical final Contract amounts for the previous Contracts.

Anticipated Dollar Amount – Off-highway Emergencies and Illegal Drug Labs Areas Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Northern CA (1) $195,834.00 $195,834.00 $195,834.00 Northern CA Coast (2) $195,834.00 $195,834.00 $195,834.00 Southern CA L.A. Basin (3) $276,834.00 $276,834.00 $276,834.00 Southern CA Desert (4) $276,834.00 $276,834.00 $276,834.00 San Joaquin Valley (5) $195,834.00 $195,834.00 $195,834.00 Sacramento Central Valley (6) $195,834.00 $195,834.00 $195,834.00

Historical Amounts from Contracts for 2022 through 2026 – Natural and/or man-made disasters including, but not limited to wildfires, floods, earthquakes, train derailments, etc.

Areas Total Amounts Northern CA (1) $11,102,188.25 Northern CA Coast (2) $3,657,936.27 Southern CA L.A. Basin (3) $8,610,336.00 Southern CA Desert (4) $2,268,311.48 San Joaquin Valley (5) $3,654,421.52 Sacramento Central Valley (6) $631,205.24

The resulting Contracts will be for at least three (3) years and will contain fixed rates, bid by the Contractors.

III. Services to be Provided

Please refer to the Proposed Contract, included as Section XIII. Exhibits, Exhibit A.

IV. Authority

Pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) and future applicable Emergency Proclamations by the Governor, DTSC is authorized to contract for the services in this solicitation:

a. off-highway emergency response services, including illegal drug lab removal services, under the authority granted to DTSC by Division 45, Chapter 5, Section 78875 of the Health and Safety Code (H&SC).

b. hazardous substance removal services associated with natural and/or man-made disasters including, but not limited to, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, train derailments, etc. under the authority of an Emergency Proclamation declared by the Governor of California.

V. Minimum Qualifications

The Bidder shall demonstrate meeting the following minimum qualifications as required by Section VI, Bid Requirements.

A. Overview

This solicitation allows Bidders to submit up to six (6) bids, one (1) for each geographical area. Bidders must demonstrate that they can meet or exceed the minimum qualifications. Bid package should delineate each of the unique and dedicated resource packages that bidder chooses to submit for evaluation. Bidder must clearly indicate for which geographical area the bid package is being submitted.

Bidder shall have all the personnel, equipment, materials and training necessary to comply with the provisions of this solicitation from date of bid submission through full duration of the Agreement. Bidder, or bidder personnel, and must hold all appropriate California contractor licenses and certifications (i.e., Hazardous Substances Removal Certification and Asbestos Certification).

B. Bidder Background and Experience

1. Bidder shall submit a clear and concise description of the bidder's organization type (corporation, partnership, consortium, solely owned subsidiary, etc.) and areas of expertise. Include a copy of your registration with the California Secretary of State.

2. Bidder shall include a copy of their Business Plan and organization chart that includes key personnel, including all staff identified in Section C. Description of Project Team.

3. Bidder shall include a copy of their Health and Safety Plan. DTSC will accept the Health and Safety Plan on a flash drive.

4. Bidder’s personnel that comprise the project team shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in performing services described in the Proposed Contract of this solicitation.

5. Bidder shall list specific contracts, dates, locations, clients, project costs, and project summaries for which bidder was the primary or lead contractor. Bidder shall include a detailed description of bidder's role and scope of responsibility, name of client, address and telephone number of contact person in client firm (for references) for each project cited. A minimum of three (3) project references (Attachment 4) must be provided.

6. Bidders and all subcontractors must provide proof of registration as a Public Works Contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

C. Description of Project Team

1. Bidder shall possess, maintain, and provide DTSC with copies of, all required licenses, permits, certifications and/or registrations, including a DTSC Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration number, a State of California Contractor’s License, hazardous substances removal contractor certificate, and asbestos removal certification. The asbestos removal certification requirement may be established through subcontract.

2. Bidder shall provide all applicable State and local licenses, registrations, permits, and certifications. This includes, but is not limited to, hazardous waste permits and storage variances. All HAZWOPER training must be provided in accordance with Title 8, Section 3203 and 5192 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). These staff credentials should be attached to each resume submitted with Attachment 9, Description of Project Team.

3. Description of Required Classifications

Please complete Attachment 9: Description of Project Team based on the minimum qualifications listed below. Resumes for listed staff and copies of staff certifications are also required (see required resume format instructions, Number of Staff Resources Classification

1 Program Manager

2 Response Supervisor

1 Chemist*

3 Cleanup Technician II

3 Cleanup Technicians I

1 Industrial Hygienist*

1 Certified Asbestos Consultant**

* Contractor may use a subcontractor for the Chemist and Industrial Hygienist if the availability of the subcontractor is 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and the subcontractor is located within 50 miles of the Contractor’s field office. Costs billed for subcontracted services shall not exceed the Contracted rate.

**Contractor must use a subcontractor for the Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC).

The CAC must be available 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Costs billed for subcontracted services shall not exceed the Contracted rate.

at the bottom of Attachment 9).

a. Program Manager

i. Five (5) years of experience in incident response activities, of which two (2) years must be direct on-scene field experience with a minimum of four (4) years of the required experience in managing and supervising multi-disciplinary (professional and laborer) chemical cleanup or response personnel;

ii. must possess experience operating heavy equipment, field construction, and response work phases including containment and countermeasures, cleanup and mitigation actions, disposal and restoration operations, and sampling and analytical techniques.

b. Response Supervisor

i. Four (4) years or more of direct on-scene experience in chemical identification and cleanup activities which include response equipment operation;

ii. possess knowledge of response work phases that includes cleanup and disposal and restoration operations;

iii. possess experience in supervising other personnel; and

iv. provide evidence of completion of 8-hour HAZWOPER for supervisors, 40-hour HAZWOPER training, First Responder Operations, annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher class, compressed gas cylinder training, and confined space entry training.

c. Chemist*

i. A Bachelor of Science degree or higher (M.S. or PhD in Chemistry);

ii. Chemist must have knowledge of hazardous waste sampling, analytical methodologies, and classification experience; and

iii. Chemist must provide evidence of having completed 40-hour HAZWOPER training and the annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher class.

d. Cleanup Technician I

i. Six (6) months’ experience in performing simple and routine tasks or tests under close supervision, operating response equipment (including monitoring, specialized field testing and power equipment), performing routine maintenance on response equipment, recording data, operating and monitoring the health and safety equipment, and ability to assist other response staff in the field testing, segregating, packaging and transporting of hazardous chemicals and materials; and

ii. Provide evidence of completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training, annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher class, compressed gas cylinder training, and confined space entry training.

e. Cleanup Technician II

i. Two (2) years’ experience in performing assignments that are normally standardized in the identification and cleanup of hazardous chemicals and materials, operating response equipment (including monitoring, specialized field testing, power, and health and safety equipment), and performing routine maintenance on response equipment; and

ii. Additionally, the Level II must have experience in field-testing, segregating, packaging and transporting hazardous chemicals and materials; and

iii. Provide evidence of completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training, annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher class, compressed gas cylinder training, and confined space entry training.

f. Industrial Hygienist*

i. A Bachelor of Science degree or higher (M.S. or PhD) in the respective field;

ii. A minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience, and be a Certified Industrial Hygienist in good standing;

iii. The Industrial Hygienist must have experience in monitoring field personnel, developing site safety plans, and collecting, analyzing and interpreting data; and

iv. Industrial Hygienist must have and provide proof of health and safety training for field responses.

g. Certified Asbestos Consultant**

i. Proof of current certification as a Certified Asbestos Consultant;

ii. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a Certified Asbestos Consultant of which 2 years must be performing asbestos assessments for Disaster Debris Removal Phase I and/or Phase 2;

iii. Provide evidence of having completed 40-hour HAZWOPER training and the annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher class; and

iv. Provide evidence of completion of an annual respiratory Fit Test.

*Bidder may use a subcontractor for the Chemist and/or Industrial Hygienist services if the availability of the subcontractor is 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and the subcontractor can be on-site within four (4) hours. Costs billed for subcontracted services shall not exceed the Contracted rate.

**Bidder must use a subcontractor for the Certified Asbestos Consultant. Costs billed for subcontracted services shall not exceed the Contracted rate.

D. Field Office

The bidder shall maintain and utilize a field office in their awarded geographical area (or, in the event of a multiple-area award, in each one of the respective geographical areas). For purposes of this section "Field Office" is defined as a specific location within a designated geographical area and equipped to serve as the headquarters of the bidder for this Contract. DTSC will use the Contractor Field Office Evaluation Form in Section XI.C to determine if the Field Office requirements have been met. The bidder shall meet at least the minimum Field Office requirements (which shall apply to each Field Office separately) as follows:

1. Provide a description of the field office in the geographical area for which the bid is being submitted. This description shall include a statement certifying the field office meets the requirement that the office be in existence six (6) months prior to submission of bid and also meets the definition of field office. The Contractor must be able to respond anywhere within the geographical area within four (4) hours of authorization to dispatch.

2. Bidder must certify on the Bidder Certifying Statements (Attachment 2A) that they can maintain the required equipment listed in the Proposed Contract, Exhibit A, Figure 2.

3. Bidder must certify on the Bidder Certifying Statements (Attachment 2A) that they can provide and maintain adequate security and access control. Access control shall include a locked compound or area inaccessible to all persons not otherwise approved by a background investigation to provide service pursuant to this Contract as required for staff responding to Illegal Drug Lab removals.

Adequate security shall be deemed, at a minimum, as a locked enclosure subject to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week visual monitoring. Recorded surveillance cameras may be used in lieu of other security measures. Written access logs shall be kept recording the access of all personnel to secure areas.

Submit a detailed written description of all access controls and security provisions including a map showing the field office’s security provisions and storage locations of waste.

4. Bidder must certify on the Bidder Certifying Statements (Attachment 2A) that Bidder has adequate resources to maintain 24-hour on-call service and on-scene evaluation.

5. Provide a written contingency plan in the event the storage of hazardous substances at their respective facility exceeds the 10-day holding time. Specific names and addresses shall identify treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facilities. Any changes in the contingency plan throughout the term of the Contract will be provided to the Contract Manager.

6. Provide the name, contact information and address of the state-certified lab that will be used.

VI. Bid Requirements

Bids must describe the Bidder’s qualifications and expertise in the format described in the solicitation. A bid will not be considered complete unless it contains all the items described below. Bidders are not to alter or modify the forms (including, but not limited to, the cost sheet, the bidder certification form, the references form, etc.)

other than by providing the required information. Please note, adding your firm’s logo or letterhead to the form is not considered a modification or alteration of the form.

A. Rules of Bidding

Bidder shall be either a corporation, partnership, or other entity lawfully authorized to do business in the State of California with the exception of joint ventures. Joint ventures are unacceptable for this procurement.

Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the rules detailed in this solicitation.

DTSC will award an Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) for each geographical area.

B. Technical Bid

The Technical Bid includes all of the following items:

1. Cover Letter is no longer required with the bid package, but bidder can include one if they wish.

2. Minimum Qualifications

Bidders must provide evidence and/or written documentation of how each minimum qualification is met. Please refer to the above Section V. Minimum Qualifications for more information about what evidence will meet these minimum requirements. Failure to provide adequate evidence and/or documentation may cause the bid to be rejected.

3. Required Attachments

a. Required Attachments Checklist Bidders must complete and return the Required Attachments Checklist, Attachment 1. Failure to submit this form may cause the bid to be rejected.

b. Minimum Qualifications Documents Checklist

Bidders must complete and return the Additional Required Documents Checklist, Attachment 1A. Failure to submit this form may cause the bid to be rejected.

c. Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet Bidders must complete and return the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Attachment 2. This form must be signed by an individual who is authorized to bind the bidder contractually. Failure to submit this form may cause the bid to be rejected.

d. Bidder Certifying Statements Bidders must complete and return the Bidder Certifying Statements, Attachment 2A. This form must be signed by an individual who is authorized to bind the bidder contractually. Failure to submit this form may cause the bid to be rejected.

e. Bidder References Bidders must complete and return the Bidder References sheet, Attachment 4. The form must include three (3) references of similar types of services performed within the last five (5) years. Failure to submit this form may cause the bid to be rejected.

f. Darfur Contracting Act Bidders must complete and return the Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Attachment 5. This form must be signed by an individual who is authorized to bind the Bidder contractually. Failure to submit this form may cause the bid to be rejected.

g. Bidder Declaration Bidders must complete and return the Bidder Declaration, Attachment 6.

All subcontractors must be included in the Bidder Declaration. This form must be submitted even if no subcontractors are being utilized. Failure to submit this form may cause the bid to be rejected.

h. Iran Contracting Act Verification Bidders must complete and return the Iran Declaration Attachment, Attachment 7. This form must be completed and signed by an individual who is authorized to bind the bidder contractually. Failure to submit this form may cause the bid to be rejected.

i. Preference Programs The State of California (State) established the following preference programs to encourage participation in State contracting by various segments of the business community and to stimulate business and employment in geographic areas determined to be economically distressed. Proposers must include the documentation described below if they intend to apply for the Small Business Preference program. Bidders must complete and return Attachment 10, if applicable. Preference points will be awarded as described in Attachment 10 of the solicitation.

1) Small Business Preference

A five percent (5%) and up to a maximum amount of $50,000.00 bid preference is available to a certified small business firm. The Small Business preference will be applied to those bidders declaring their eligibility on the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Attachment 2.

Additionally, in accordance with Military and Veterans Code (MVC) Section 999(b)(5)(B) and 999.10 (a)(3), Government Code (GC) 14837(d)(4)(A), Title II California Code of Regulations, Sections

1896.15 and 1896.71, a California certified Small Business must be deemed to perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF).

Information regarding the certification program and the benefits of being certified as a Small Business by the Department of General Services may be obtained at:

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement- Division-Services-List-Folder/Certify-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business- Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise.

The five percent (5%)/$50,000.00 bid preference is also available to a non-small business claiming California-certified small business/microbusiness subcontractor participation for at least twenty-five percent (25%) of its bid price. The non-small business preference will be applied to those bidders declaring their eligibility on the Bidder Declaration, Attachment 6.

2) Target Area Contract Preference Act

Information regarding this preference program may be obtained at:

https://tacpa.dgs.ca.gov/. Bidders seeking to obtain a Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference must complete and submit the Target Area Contract Preference Act Preference Request, STD. 830 (Attachment 10), with their bid. This form is available here:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std830.pdf.

3) Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation

DVBE Participation: Public Contract Code Section 10115 establishes a Contract participation goal of at least three percent (3%) for disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE). This goal applies to a State agency’s overall contracting program. State agencies have the discretion to apply the DVBE participation goal to individual Contracts.

DVBE participation requirements are included for this Contract. This bid package provides program information and bidder responsibilities for the DVBE Participation Program (Attachment 11). Bidders must meet the DVBE Participation requirements of 3% to be viewed as a responsive bidder and considered for contract award. The bidder should indicate all proposed subcontractors on the Bidder Declaration, Attachment 6. Additionally, in accordance with Military and Veterans Code (MVC) Section 999(b)(5)(B) and 999.10 (a)(3), Government Code (GC) 14837(d)(4)(A), Title II California Code of Regulations, https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Certify-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Certify-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Certify-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise https://tacpa.dgs.ca.gov/ https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std830.pdf

Sections 1896.15 and 1896.71, a California certified DVBE must be deemed to perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF).

Note: A common mistake bidders make is to state that no subcontractors are needed and that goals are not applicable, offering that all the work can be done by the bidder with its own resources.

Bidders should be warned that this type of response may render their bid non–responsive for this solicitation.

4) Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Information regarding this preference program may be obtained at:

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement- Division-Resources-List-Folder/Commercially-Useful-Function-for- Certified-Firms. Bidders must complete and submit the Commercially Useful Function Evaluation Form (Attachment 12) with their bid for each SB and/or DVBE listed on the Bidder Declaration (Attachment 6). This form is available here:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/dgs/obas201.pdf.

5) SB/DVBE Emergency Registry The SB/DVBE Emergency Registry is a dedicated searchable listing of certified businesses that are ready and able to deploy goods or services during the event of an emergency. Bidders are encouraged to utilize the registry to identify potential subcontractors to meet the SB and DVBE participation goals for this solicitation. This registry is available here: SBDVBE ER Certified Business Information. Additional resources for searching for certified SBs and DVBEs can be found in Attachment 12, California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Contract Participation and Bid Incentive Instructions.

j. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Bidders must complete and return the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, Attachment 14. Failure to submit this certification may cause the bid to be rejected.

C. Cost Detail Format and Requirements

Bidder must submit a Bidder Cost Sheet in the format prescribed in Attachment 3.

The Cost Sheet must be completed according to the instructions provided.

The rates in this section will be considered when determining the lowest bid. The contract, if awarded, will incorporate the rates in the Bidder Cost Sheet.

D. Prevailing Wage Requirements

The Contract entails performance of “public work” for purposes of California Labor Code section 1770 et seq. The Contractor will cause work pursuant to the Contract to be performed as a public work for purposes of California Labor Code section 1770, in compliance with California Labor Code section 1770 et seq. and related https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder/Commercially-Useful-Function-for-Certified-Firms https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder/Commercially-Useful-Function-for-Certified-Firms https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder/Commercially-Useful-Function-for-Certified-Firms https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/dgs/obas201.pdf https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/News/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-News-List-Folder/SBDVBE-ER-Certified-Business-Information laws, implementing regulations, and guidance. Work in furtherance of the Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR. The Contractor shall ensure the following, in compliance with California Labor Code section 1770 et seq. and related laws, California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 16000 et seq., and guidance issued by DIR:

1. Pursuant to the Contract, the Contractor and each subcontractor are registered with DIR, pursuant to California Labor Code section 1725.5 and 1771.1, subdivision (a); the Contractor shall provide DTSC with evidence of such registration by each prospective subcontractor prior to entry into the subcontract, pursuant to California Labor Code section 1771.1, subdivision (b);

2. Workers employed in furtherance of the Contract by the Contractor, or by any subcontractor, are compensated and employed in compliance with the General Prevailing Wage Determinations issued by DIR (“Prevailing Wage Determinations”), pursuant to California Labor Code section 1771; the Prevailing Wage Determinations are available at:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm, are on file at DTSC’s principal office, and will be made available by DTSC upon request;

3. Notices regarding applicable prevailing wage rates are posted at each job site, or at a single location that is readily available to all workers, as required by California Labor Code section 1771.4 and implementing regulations;

4. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall:

a. keep accurate payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed in furtherance of the Contract, as required by California Labor Code section 1776;

b. verify such payroll records under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, as described in California Labor Code section 1776;

c. submit such records directly to the California Labor Commissioner, as required by California Labor Code section 1771.4, subdivision (a)(3);

and

d. comply with all other requirements of California Labor Code section 1776; payroll records and other records of performance of work may be inspected upon request by DIR or DTSC, for purposes of monitoring compliance with referenced laws in fulfillment of the Contract;

5. The Contractor monitors the payment of the specified general prevailing rate of per diem wages by each subcontractor to its employees, by periodic review of the certified payroll records of each subcontractor; upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to pay his or her workers the specified https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm prevailing rate of wages, the Contractor shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify the failure, including, but not limited to, retaining sufficient funds due the subcontractor; prior to making final payment to a subcontractor, the Contractor shall obtain an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California from the subcontractor that the subcontractor has paid the specified general prevailing rate of per diem wages to his or her employees, any amounts due pursuant to California Labor Code section 1813;

6. The Contractor complies with any request of the Labor Commissioner to withhold and transfer money otherwise due to a subcontractor, in order to satisfy a wage and penalty assessment, pursuant to California Labor Code section 1727, subdivision (b); the Contractor acknowledges that DTSC may withhold amounts otherwise due to the Contractor in order to satisfy a Civil Wage and Penalty assessment issued by the Labor Commissioner, pursuant to California Labor Code section 1727, subdivision (a);

7. Deficient wages are paid to workers, and penalties determined by the Labor Commissioner are satisfied, by the Contractor and by all subcontractors, in compliance with California Labor Code section 1775 and implementing regulations and guidance; all subcontracts of any tier shall include a copy of the provisions of California Labor Code sections 1771, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815;

8. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with requirements related to employment of apprentices, set forth in California Labor Code section 1777.5, related regulations, and guidance from DIR;

9. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the working hours requirements set forth in California Labor Code section 1810 et seq., including payment of overtime wages;

10. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the workers compensation insurance requirements of California Labor Code sections 1860 and 3700 et seq.; Contractor and each subcontract shall sign and file with DTSC the following certification prior to performing work pursuant to the Contract: “I am aware of the provisions of section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract”; and

11. No subcontractor that is currently debarred by the Labor Commissioner from performing work on public works, pursuant to California Labor Code section

1777.1 shall perform work on the Contract.

The Contractor and subcontractors may contact DIR to obtain authoritative and complete instructions regarding their responsibilities regarding prevailing wage requirements and other requirements described above. Oral statements by DTSC staff regarding responsibilities of the Contractor and subcontractors regarding the above-referenced laws may not be relied upon by the Contractor. DTSC will take cognizance of violations of the above-referenced laws, regulations, and guidelines, and will assist DIR in monitoring and enforcement actions, including by withholding amounts due as required by California Labor Code section 1727, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Contract.

VII. Submission of Bids

A. All bids must be submitted under sealed cover and sent to Department of Toxic Substances Control by dates and times shown in Schedule of Events Table. Bids not submitted under sealed cover shall be rejected. A minimum of two (2) paper originals, one (1) bound, and one (1) unbound, of the bid package must be submitted, FOR EACH GEOGRAPHIC AREA YOU ARE BIDDING FOR. In addition, a third electronic copy of the bid which includes the full Health & Safety Plan must also be in each bid package. The sealed bid must be plainly marked with the solicitation number and title, AND AREA NUMBER (i.e. 1 through 6), must show firm’s name and address, and must be marked with "DO NOT OPEN", as shown below:

Solicitation No. 2526-08 “Emergency Response: AREA ___”

DO NOT OPEN

DEADLINE FOR BID SUBMITTAL:

April 29, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time

B. Please see below for the applicable address for each delivery method:

Via U.S. Postal Service Delivery

Katheryn Nicol Contracts Unit Department of Toxic Substances Control Contracting Services Branch – 12th Floor P.O. Box 806 Sacramento, CA 95812-0806

UPS, Express Mail, Federal Express

Katheryn Nicol Contracts Unit Department of Toxic Substances Control Contracting Services Branch – 12th Floor 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814

C. Disposition of Bids

1. Upon bid opening, all documents submitted in response to this solicitation will become the property of the State of California, and will be regarded as public records under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.).

2. Bid packages may be returned only at the bidder's expense unless such expense is waived by the awarding agency.

D. All bids shall include the required documents identified in Attachment 1, Required Attachment Checklist and Attachment 1A, Minimum Qualifications Documents Checklist. Bids not including the proper "required attachments" or “required documents” may be deemed non-responsive. A non-responsive bid is one that does not meet the basic bid requirements.

E. All documents requiring a signature (in blue ink) or digital signature must bear an original signature of a person authorized to bind the bidding firm.

F. Bids must be submitted for the performance of all the services described herein. Any deviation from the work specifications will not be considered and will cause a bid to be rejected.

G. A bid may be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete, or if it contains any alterations of form or other irregularities of any kind. The State may reject any or all bids and may waive an immaterial deviation in a bid. The State's waiver of an immaterial deviation shall in no way modify the solicitation document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the Contract.

H. Costs incurred for developing bids in anticipation of award of the Contract are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to the State of California.

I. An individual who is authorized to bind the bidder contractually shall sign the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet. The signature shall indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm. An unsigned bid may be rejected.

J. A bidder may modify a bid after its submission only by withdrawing its original bid and resubmitting a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bidder modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, will not be considered.

K. A bidder may withdraw its bid by submitting a written withdrawal request to the State, signed by the bidder or an authorized agent. A bidder may thereafter submit a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bids may not be withdrawn without cause subsequent to bid submission deadline.

L. The awarding agency may modify the solicitation prior to the date fixed for submission of bids by the issuance of an addendum to all parties who received a bid package.

M. The awarding agency reserves the right to reject all bids. The agency is not required to award a Contract.

N. Before submitting a response to this solicitation, bidders shall review, correct all errors and confirm compliance with the solicitation requirements.

O. The State does not accept alternate Contract language from a prospective Contractor. A bid with such language may be considered a counter bid and may be rejected.

VIII. Evaluation Process

A. At the time of bid opening, each bid will be checked for the presence or absence of required information in conformance with the submission requirements of this solicitation.

B. The State will evaluate each bid to determine its responsiveness to the published requirements.

C. Bids that contain false or misleading statements, or which provide references, which do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the bidder, may be rejected.

D. Prior to award of a Contract and after completion of the bid package review, DTSC representatives will make an unannounced visit to the apparent lowest responsive, responsible bidder for each geographical area. DTSC will evaluate the facility to determine that the resource requirements, i.e., vehicles, monitoring equipment, personal protective equipment, storage capacity, security provisions are present and in working conditions (see Section XI. C. Contractor Field Office Evaluation Form for reference). In the event it is found that the bidder does not possess the items outlined in the bid package, the bidder will be disqualified from the competition, and the State will award the Contract to the next lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

This process will be repeated until the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the required qualifications is ascertained.

E. Award, if made, will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for each geographical area.

F. Awards may be made on a rolling basis. Once a bidder has been fully evaluated and deemed suitable for work, an award will be made for that geographical area, regardless of award status for other geographical areas.

IX. Protest

DTSC will notify all bidders via email of the final results of this solicitation.

This procurement is not subject to the Public Contract Code and the protest provisions under Public Contract Code 10345 are not applicable.

However, if a bidder has a concern about the awarded contract(s) or believes there was an irregularity in the evaluation process, an objection may be addressed to the Chief of Contracting Services and submitted by email to contracts@dtsc.ca.gov with “Solicitation No. 2526-08 Bidder Objection” in the subject line for the email.

The objection should contain a detailed explanation of the concern or issue and attach any relevant documentation. DTSC is not obligated to withhold a contract award pending resolution of any objection but will consider and respond to all objections. Objections mailto:contracts@dtsc.ca.gov must be filed within ten business days after the bidders are notified of the final results of the solicitation.

X. General Information

A. Errors and Omissions

If a bidder discovers any ambiguity, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or other error in this solicitation, the bidder should immediately notify DTSC of such error in writing and request clarification or modification of the document. This notification must be submitted pursuant to the procedures described in Section X.B, “Questions Regarding the Solicitation.”

Modifications to the solicitation will be made by addenda issued pursuant to Section X.C., “Addenda.” If a bidder fails to notify DTSC of a known error prior to the final dates of submission, or an error that reasonably should have been known, the bidder will assume the risk of bidding. If awarded the contract, the bidder will not be entitled to additional compensation or time by reason of the error or its later correction.

B. Questions Regarding the Solicitation

Bidders requiring clarification of the intent and content of this solicitation may request clarification only by submitting questions via electronic mail to:

contracts@dtsc.ca.gov

Please reference Solicitation No. 2526-08 in the subject line.

To ensure a response, questions must be received by the date and time specified in the Schedule of Events. Responses to questions received by this date will be posted to the Cal eProcure website for this solicitation event, without identifying the source of the query, on or before the date specified in the Schedule of Events.

C. Addenda

DTSC may modify any part of the solicitation, prior to the date bids are due, by issuance of one or more addenda. Addenda will be numbered consecutively and posted to the Cal eProcure website.

D. Clarifications

DTSC may request clarifications from bidders at any phase of the evaluation process for the purpose of clarifying ambiguities in the information presented in the bid.

DTSC will request in writing the bidders provide the documentation required and the timeline for submission. Failure to submit the required documentation by the date and time indicated may cause DTSC to deem the bid nonresponsive, or require DTSC to eliminate the bid from consideration due to a bidder’s failure to satisfy minimum requirements.

If deemed necessary by DTSC, at its sole discretion, the following omitted and/or additional information may be collected by mail, facsimile, or other method:

1. Copies of any form submitted without a signature.

2. Data or documentation omitted from any submitted attachment or form.

3. Information and material needed to clarify or confirm certifications or claims made by a bidder.

4. Information or material needed to correct or remedy an immaterial defect in the bid.

Other than information requested by DTSC, no bidder will be allowed to alter the bid or add new information after the final filing date.

E. Other Criteria

1. Right to Reject Any or All Bids

The policy of DTSC is to solicit bids with a bona fide intention to award a contract. This policy will not affect DTSC’s right to reject any or all bids or to cancel the solicitation at any time.

2. Bidder’s Costs

All costs for developing bids and attending interviews at DTSC headquarters are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be chargeable to DTSC.

3. Review of Bids Subsequent to Contract Award

All bids and the final scoring summary sheet are retained by DTSC as a permanent record and shall be made available for public inspection.

4. Execution of Contract

The Contract will be executed on the State of California Standard Agreement, Form STD. 213. Contractors are expected to comply with all applicable Contract provisions (as may be amended from time to time). Performance shall start no later than on the express date set by DTSC and the Contractor, after all approvals have been obtained and the Contract is fully executed. Should the Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed upon time, DTSC, upon five (5) days written notice to the Contractor, reserves the right to terminate the Contract.

In addition, the Contractor shall be liable to the State for the difference between Contractor’s bid price and the actual cost of performing work by the second lowest bidder or by another Contractor.

XI. Additional Information

A. Typical Substances and Materials Encountered

The following Substances and materials are representative only, not all inclusive, of the chemical type and description encountered in performance of the services pursuant to the Agreement to be awarded as a result of this solicitation.

Solvents Irritants – General Ethyl ether Ammonium Formate Benzene Methylamine Xylene Benzaldehyde Toluene Acetaldehyde Tetrahydrofurans Piperonal Nitroethane Ethylamine Pyridine Piperidine Freon Methylacrylate & Methacrylate Cyclohexanone Diethylamine Dimethylformamide Phosphorous Trichloride Methylene Chloride Phenyl Acetic Acid Acetic Anihydride Phenyl Acetone Ethylene Dichloride Allyl Benzene Acetone Alpha Methyl Styrene Methanol Pyrrolidine Bromobenzene P-toluene Sulfonic Acid Anhydrous Ammonia N,N’ Carbonyl Diimidazole Ethanol Phosphorous Oxychloride Isopropyl Alcohol Sodium Borohydride

Phenylmagnesium Bromide Phenylmagnesium Chloride

Asphyxiants

Lithium Aluminum Hydride

Sodium Cyanide Thionyl Chloride Potassium Cyanide Trichlorofluoromethane Acetonitrile Iodine Power/Crystals

Irritants – Compounds With Other Special

Effects Acids and Bases Aniline Hydrochloric Acid Ortho Toluidine Hydriodic Acid Anthranilic Acid Other Inorganic Acids Safrole

(Sulfuric, Nitric, Phosphoric)

Formamide

Lithium Hydroxide Benzyl Chloride Sodium Hydroxide Thallium III Nitrate

Hydrazine Gases Mercuric Chloride Hydrogen Chloride Hydrogen Flammable Solids Sulphur Dioxide Sodium Ammonia, Anhydrous Lithium

Red Phosphorous

Magnesium Turnings

Illegal/ Restricted Pesticides at illegal cannabis grow operations

Foreign-labeled pesticides Carbofuran…