Bulk Waste Removal Services IFB DR160009

The California Department of Education (CDE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) DR160009 for bulk waste removal services at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside campus. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide five waste containers: four 40-cubic yard roll-offs for green waste, furniture/wood waste, scrap metal waste, and cardboard waste, plus one Lowboy roll-off for construction waste. Pickup services will be on an as-needed basis, with contractors required to respond within 48 hours of request and perform services Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for March 29, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. PDT, with bids due April 6, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. PDT and a public bid opening on April 8, 2016. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the average total cost calculated from Exhibits B.1 and B.2. Bidders must provide commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and automobile liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit.

The solicitation includes several special designations and preferences for bidders. Small business bidders receive a 5% bid preference, and there are Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goals and incentives ranging from 3-5% based on participation levels. The Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preferences are available for contracts over $100,000. The initial contract term will run from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017, with an option for one additional one-year renewal through June 30, 2018. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement appears focused on creating a flexible waste management solution for the Riverside campus. Specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documentation, but the comprehensive insurance and performance requirements suggest the contract will be substantial enough to support comprehensive waste removal services for the educational facility.