1CA07982 Hazardous Waste Removal Disposal

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for hazardous waste removal and disposal services across multiple state-operated facilities, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A five percent preference for certified Small Businesses or Microbusinesses applies, capped at $50,000; non-small business bidders may claim this preference by subcontracting at least 25 percent of the net bid price to certified SBs. DVBE participation incentives up to $100,000 (combined with other incentives and preferences) are available.

The scope encompasses removal, transportation, and disposal of non-RCRA waste liquids including waste oil, hydraulic and transmission fluids, waste coolant, waste anti-freeze, paint, flammable debris, wash tank pumping, used oil and waste fuel filters, oil absorbents, and waste solvents. Services span nine primary locations in the Sonoma Lake Napa Unit and 26 additional as-needed locations. The contractor must provide manifest documentation, hazard categorization testing, and waste handling with a 72-hour response time and five-business-day service completion target. Operations occur Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.

Minimum qualifications include valid hazardous waste transporter identification from the Department of Toxic Substance Control, hazardous materials certification from the U.S. Department of Transportation, hazardous materials transportation license from the California Highway Patrol, motor carrier permits from the Department of Motor Vehicles, and EPA identification numbers. Insurance requirements are general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, worker's compensation, commercial automobile insurance at $1,000,000, and pollution liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with the State named as additional insured.

The contract term runs three years, October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029. Awards are made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The written question period closes August 31, 2026. Bid opening is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.