25-64007 E-Waste Disposal Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) at the Coalinga facility is seeking a contractor for E-Waste Disposal Services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 25-64007. The procurement involves comprehensive electronic waste disposal services, which include providing a 20-yard bin, collecting, transporting, and properly disposing of electronic waste materials from the facility. Specific deliverables include handling items such as power cables, keyboards, printers, computer hardware, monitors, and toner cartridges, with an estimated volume of 15 trips and approximately 65,000 pounds of E-Waste material to be processed during the contract term. The contractor must maintain appropriate licenses from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and strictly comply with federal, state, and local regulations for E-Waste disposal. Key procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of July 2, 2025, a public bid opening on July 7, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of August 4, 2025, with an initial contract period running through August 3, 2028. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on compliance with technical specifications, licensing requirements, and proposed disposal methodologies.

The solicitation includes preference programs offering a 5% preference for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), which may provide advantageous scoring for qualifying vendors. Respondents must possess current certifications from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in electronic waste handling and environmentally compliant disposal processes. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the contract does not guarantee a specific volume of work, and proposed rates will be used solely for bid comparison purposes. The actual work will be contingent upon the hospital's specific needs during the contract period. Although a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the scope suggests a contract value that would accommodate approximately 65,000 pounds of E-Waste disposal over three years, with potential for ongoing service extensions based on performance and facility requirements. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete IFB documentation to understand the full technical, regulatory, and operational expectations of the contract.