24-0087 Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Services

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Services. The contractor will be responsible for the pickup, transport, and proper disposal of hazardous waste, including pesticides, chemicals, and contaminated materials, generated by CDFA's Southern District locations. The contract term is from November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. Bids must be submitted by October 22, 2024, and the Notice of Proposed Award will be issued within five business days after the bid opening. The contractor must have an active Weighmaster License and provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, insurance, permits, and licenses. CDFA will provide the chemical inventory, notify the contractor for pickups, and oversee the container sealing, labeling, and loading. The contractor will be compensated based on the rates provided in their cost proposal, which must include all related expenses.

This IFB includes Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements, a DVBE incentive, and other preference programs that bidders may be eligible for. The current contract holder's pricing information is available via a Public Records Act request, but CDFA will not be posting this information. The contract does not guarantee a minimum quantity of waste per location per pickup, and the budget range for this procurement is not specified.