C24720015 - Chemical Toilet Rental and Service

The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (C24720015) for chemical toilet rental and service across multiple state beaches and parks in the Monterey District. The procurement covers comprehensive portable toilet services for locations including Zmudowski State Beach, Moss Landing State Beach, Salinas River State Beach, Marina State Beach, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Garrapata State Park, Point Sur State Historic Park, and Andrew Molera State Park. Contractors must provide ADA and standard portable chemical toilets with varying service frequencies ranging from weekly to three times per week, including holiday and emergency on-call pumping services. The contract will span a 12-month period, with an estimated start date of June 1, 2025, and bids are due by Monday, April 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with a bid opening at 12:00 p.m. Bidders will be evaluated using a low-price method, with potential Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentives that could affect bid rankings. Required documentation includes small business preference forms, DVBE participation forms, bid forms, and a valid Hazardous Substance Removal Certification license.

The DVBE Participation Requirement has been waived for this procurement, though the DVBE Incentive remains applicable. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capability to perform the required services across the specified locations. The contract allows flexibility for the State to adjust service frequency and quantities based on operational needs, with provisions for additional on-call and holiday services. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement is open to qualified businesses capable of meeting the technical and logistical requirements of chemical toilet rental and service. The bid package includes detailed pricing requirements for chemical toilet rentals, with variations based on the number of units and service frequencies at different sites. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multiple locations suggest a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor.