C163A004-Chemical Toilet Rental/Service at Donner Memorial SP

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sierra District, is seeking bids for chemical toilet rental and service at Donner Memorial State Park through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Contract #C163A004. The procurement requires furnishing and maintaining two portable fiberglass chemical toilet units in the park's day use area, with comprehensive services including delivery, regular cleaning, waste removal, supply restocking, and necessary repairs. Technical specifications mandate units with 1/8" minimum wall thickness, one urinal, one commode, and a 75-gallon minimum tank capacity. The contract period spans from July 5, 2016, through November 13, 2018, with specific service frequencies detailed in the bid schedule. Bids are due by 3:30 PM on Thursday, May 19, 2016, and vendors must demonstrate ability to meet all technical and service requirements outlined in the bid package. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, service frequency capabilities, and pricing.

The procurement includes provisions for small business preferences, with non-certified businesses eligible if they subcontract 25% to certified small businesses. While the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived, the DVBE incentive remains applicable. Small businesses can receive a 5% bid preference, capped at $50,000 per bid. Vendors must provide $1 million in liability and automobile insurance coverage. The service locations are precisely defined as two toilets in the Donner Memorial State Park day use area, with service periods ranging from 9-40 visits between 2016-2018. Though no incumbent vendor is specified in the documentation, potential bidders must carefully review Exhibit A, Attachment 2, which details the comprehensive service schedule and requirements for this state park contract.