C24680019 - Contra Solano Septic Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Diablo Range District is seeking a contractor for septic pumping services across Mount Diablo State Park and Benicia State Recreation Area in Contra Costa and Solano Counties. The 36-month contract, running from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028 with potential two-year extension, requires comprehensive septic tank maintenance for multiple tanks ranging from 750 to 4,500 gallons. Contractors must possess a valid Hazardous Substance Removal Certification from the California Department of Consumer Affairs and provide both regular scheduled and emergency septic pumping services. The procurement requires bidders to submit per-service rates for different tank sizes and emergency service rates during and outside normal business hours, with a mandatory 2-hour emergency response time. Key procurement dates include a mandatory job showing on February 19, 2025, vendor questions due by February 26, 2025, and bid opening on March 7, 2025 at 12 PM in Livermore, California.

The contract includes Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives and small business preferences, though DVBE participation requirements have been waived for this solicitation. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, motor vehicle liability, worker's compensation, and pollution liability insurance. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the contract requires technical capability to manage multiple septic tank services across two state recreational areas with varying tank sizes and potential emergency response needs. The procurement appears designed to accommodate small to mid-sized environmental services contractors with specific waste management expertise and the ability to rapidly respond to emergency pumping requirements. Although no specific budget range is outlined in the available documentation, the three-year contract with potential two-year extension suggests a substantial ongoing service commitment for the selected vendor.