1CA07588 Portable Toilet Rental at CAL FIRE Soquel Demonstration State Forest **Small Business Bidders ONLY**

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting bids for portable toilet rental and weekly cleaning services at the CAL FIRE CZU Soquel Demonstration State Forest located in Los Gatos, California, serving Santa Clara County and Santa Clara City jurisdictions. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees necessary to deliver comprehensive portable toilet services, including draining and flushing holding tanks, installing new fluid, rinsing and sanitizing units, replenishing supplies such as toilet paper, and inspecting and repairing the unit as needed. Services are to be provided on a weekly basis, Monday through Friday except on state holidays, for an estimated 13 twenty-eight-day service periods annually, with a one-time delivery fee and unit pricing per service period. The three-year contract is estimated to commence on June 1, 2026, or upon CAL FIRE approval, whichever is later, and will expire on May 31, 2029. Bidders must submit completed rate sheets with unit pricing and the one-time delivery fee, along with required certifications including the Darfur Contracting Act form, Payee Data Information form, and Contractor Certification Clauses form. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance with waiver of subrogation, and commercial automobile insurance of not less than $1,000,000. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026, and completed bid packages are due by 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 2026.

This procurement is restricted to California Certified Small Businesses only, and the prime contractor is prohibited from subcontracting any portion of the work. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available documentation. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with compliance with health and safety mandates and must demonstrate compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. Payment will be made monthly in arrears upon submission and approval of invoices detailing services rendered, with prompt payment requirements governed by Government Code Chapter 4.5. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the bidders' instructions document, requiring interested small business contractors to develop competitive pricing based on the service requirements outlined.