1CA07594 CAL FIRE San Mateo - Santa Cruz Facility Septic Pumping **Small Business Bidders ONLY**

CAL FIRE is procuring septic tank pumping and disposal services for the San Mateo-Santa Cruz Facility through solicitation 1CA07594, restricted to California Certified Small Businesses only. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees necessary to perform septic pumping and disposal services. The scope of work requires the selected contractor to maintain the facility's septic system through regular pumping and proper waste disposal in compliance with all applicable regulations. A mandatory site walk-through is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 18, 2026, with advance notification required by 3:00 p.m. on March 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2026, and bids are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2026. Submission must be made by email to Connor MacDonald at connor.macdonald@fire.ca.gov. The estimated contract term is May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, with the contractor required to carry general and commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers' Compensation Insurance with Waiver of Subrogation.

This procurement is exclusively designated for California Certified Small Business Enterprises, with no subcontracting permitted. Preference may be given to Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises if applicable. Bidders must submit a Rate Sheet with pricing, the Darfur Contracting Act certification form (CAL FIRE-720), Payee Data Information form (STD 204), Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017), and proof of any required certifications or registrations. No incumbent vendor or budget range information is provided in the available documentation. The contractor must demonstrate the capability to provide comprehensive septic pumping and disposal services while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations throughout the contract period.