Solicitation_Package_12A2282.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) released by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Encampment Site Waste Removal and Cleanup Services in Orange County, California. The solicitation (IFB #12A2282) seeks multiple providers to perform on-call, as-needed, and urgent encampment cleanup services, with up to two bidders potentially being awarded the contract. The contract is scheduled to commence on July 18, 2025, and will expire on July 17, 2028, with services to be performed during normal working hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with potential for work outside these hours for urgent services. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 28, 2025, at 6641 Marine Way in Irvine, with bid submissions due by April 3, 2025, and an estimated award date of April 10, 2025.

The solicitation includes detailed requirements for personnel, equipment, materials, and waste disposal, with specific provisions for small business participation and a 25% small business participation goal. Bidders must possess various licenses and certifications, including a Motor Carrier Permit, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and specific hazardous waste handling credentials. The contract will be compensated based on unit prices for personnel, equipment, materials, and disposal services, with provisions for urgent and mid-shift services. Pricing is structured to include all labor, equipment, transportation, and disposal costs, with no additional compensation for incidental expenses. The bid also includes specific requirements for personal property handling, safety protocols, and environmental compliance, particularly focusing on hazardous and biological waste removal from state highway rights-of-way.