25-281 IFB Non-hazardous waste and recyclable material removal services for San Diego Clairemont DMV Field Office.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for non-hazardous waste and recyclable material removal services at the San Diego Clairemont DMV Field Office. The procurement seeks a franchise hauler authorized by San Diego County to provide two four-cubic-yard waste and recycle bins with specific equipment requirements, including wheels, metal lids, bars, and locks. Services will be performed five times per week, Monday through Friday, before 8:00 a.m., excluding state holidays, and include comprehensive waste management tasks such as bin emptying, spillage cleanup, gate operation, and two annual bulky item pickups at no additional cost. The contract term is thirty-six months, with a proposed start date of March 1, 2026, or upon contract approval. Key procurement deadlines include written questions due by January 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with responses released by January 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Bid submissions are required via email in non-fillable PDF format by January 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., with a public bid opening scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions, specifically targeting Small Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). DVBE participation offers bid incentives ranging from 3 to 5 percent based on commitment levels. Bidders must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability coverage, $1,000,000 in automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation coverage with $1,000,000 employer liability limits. The estimated contract value is $51,840.00 for the thirty-six-month period, with monthly payments made in arrears and subject to pro-rata reduction for days services are not rendered. Bidders must submit several required documents, including the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Cost Sheet, Payee Data Record, Bidder Declaration & Subcontractor/Supplier List, and Darfur Contracting Act certification. The DMV reserves the right to reject bidders who have been previously terminated for cause for similar services, and all agreements will incorporate the State's non-negotiable General Terms and Conditions.