26-10007-000 Skim Pit, Grease Trap and Septic Tank Pumping Services

California's Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is requesting bids for skim pit, grease trap, and septic tank pumping services under IFB 26-10007-000, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a bidder's conference on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A 5 percent Small Business preference and variable Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentives (1–5 percent based on participation percentage) apply.

Bidding is restricted to contractors currently registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations and holding valid liquid waste pumping vehicle permits from the Department of Public Health, Motor Carrier Permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Inedible Kitchen Grease Transporter Licenses from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and septage/grease hauler discharge or septic tank cleaning permits from the local city or county. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in pumping services and provide three professional references from services performed within the past two years.

The scope includes weekly skim pit pumping (1,000 gallons), monthly grease trap pumping at two locations (1,436 and 1,077 gallons), quarterly grease trap pumping (1,077 gallons), and on-as-needed septic tank pumping at nine separate locations (ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 gallons each) at the facility located at 10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero, California. The contractor must provide all materials, equipment, transportation, permits, licenses, and disposal services in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. No subcontractors are permitted. Pricing is submitted on a per-gallon basis with rates structured across four contract periods. Emergency Service Call Fees may be charged for services outside normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) or within 24 hours of notice.

The contract term runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2029. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Section 1771, and contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability and Workers' Compensation. Public bid opening is September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.