C25680013 - Contra Solano Septic Pumping

The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, specifically the Diablo Range District, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive septic pumping services for Mount Diablo State Park and Benicia State Recreation Area, located in Contra Costa and Solano Counties. The procurement (Solicitation C25680013) requires a contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials for regular and emergency septic pumping across eight different tank sizes ranging from 750-gallon pit toilets to 4,500-gallon septic tanks. Bidders must possess a valid Hazardous Substance Removal Certification from the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board, and ensure all services are performed by trained, certified technicians. The contract term spans from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, with potential option for two additional years. Key procurement dates include a mandatory job showing on October 28, 2025, a deadline for written bidder questions on October 31, 2025, and sealed bid submissions due by 10:00 AM on November 13, 2025, with a public bid opening at 12:00 PM in Livermore, California.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions, offering a 5% small business preference for California-certified small businesses and a disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) incentive program for vendors with 0.01% or greater DVBE participation. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, motor vehicle liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance. The State will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all prescribed requirements, with bid submissions requiring detailed service rates for each tank size category and estimated costs for emergency services during and outside normal business hours. All miscellaneous materials and supplies must be included in quoted rates, with no additional reimbursement for freight, shipping, travel, or gas surcharges. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the service requirements and multi-year contract suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified septic pumping service providers.