25CS0005 - *SB ONLY* Grease Trap Pumping and Disposal Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting quotes for Grease Trap Pumping and Disposal Services at the Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista through solicitation 25CS0005. The contract, spanning from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, requires a qualified contractor to perform quarterly services on a 3000-gallon grease trap interceptor located outside Building A, including complete grease removal, visual system inspections, and proper waste disposal at an approved industrial/solid waste facility. Contractors must possess multiple specialized permits, including a Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Carrier Permit, City/County Commercial Refuse Hauler's Permit, Environmental Health Permit, and California Department of Food and Agriculture Inedible Kitchen Grease Hauler permit. The services will be performed during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) in March, June, September, and December. Key dates include a non-mandatory walk-through on March 13, 2025, and a quote submission deadline of March 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with quotes to be submitted via email following specific formatting instructions.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for California Small Businesses (SB) and Micro Businesses (MB) certified by the Department of General Services, with a preference for certified small businesses and a special provision that a certified disabled veteran-owned small business will be awarded the contract in case of a tie. The solicitation includes several unique provisions, such as compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 on Russia sanctions and a disclosure requirement for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in contract performance. Bidders must complete multiple compliance documents, including a Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Civil Rights Certification, and provide proof of insurance that names the State of California as an additional insured. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation and specific service requirements suggest a structured procurement process designed to ensure qualified, compliant vendors are selected for this specialized service at the Veterans Home.