C25900001 - Great Basin District Mojave/Tejon Sector Chemical Toilet Pumping Services

The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Great Basin District is seeking qualified bidders to provide chemical toilet pumping services across multiple park locations in Los Angeles, Kern, and Tulare Counties. Specifically, the procurement (Bid Number C25900001) covers comprehensive waste management services for ten facilities including Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, Red Rock Canyon State Park, and Fort Tejon State Historic Park. The contractor will be responsible for portable chemical toilet pumping, septic tank pumping (ranging from 1,000 to 6,000 gallons), RV dump station servicing, and CXT unit services. Services will be performed on an on-call basis during operating hours (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday through Monday, including State holidays) with varying service frequencies per facility. The bid deadline is November 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. the same day, and the written question submission deadline is October 17, 2025. The contract term is estimated at 24 months, commencing December 14, 2025, or upon Department approval.

The procurement includes several enterprise considerations, with a 5 percent Small Business Preference available for certified Small Business or Microbusiness entities, or non-small businesses subcontracting 25 percent or more with certified small business subcontractors. The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived, though DVBE incentive provisions still apply with potential preferences ranging from 1 to 5 percent of the lowest responsive bid. Contractors must maintain a valid Hazardous Substance Removal Certification license and possess pollution liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 aggregate. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including Chemical Toilet Service Bid Sheets, certification forms, and compliance certifications. While no minimum usage is guaranteed, payment will be made only for actual services rendered, with all-inclusive pricing covering delivery, servicing, pumping, removal, and disposal for the 24-month contract period. The contract's total value is not explicitly stated, but preferences are capped at $50,000 for small business and $100,000 for combined preferences.