C25900004 - Chemical Toilet Pumping Services Hungry Valley SVRA

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Great Basin District, is seeking qualified contractors to provide chemical toilet pumping services at Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) in Los Angeles County. The procurement (Solicitation C25900004) requires a contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, tools, and transportation for servicing 20 designated vault toilet locations within the park. Services include periodic toilet pumping (estimated five times per 24-month contract period), emergency pumping services with a 24-hour response requirement, and disposal of waste materials. Contractors must possess a valid Hazardous Substance Removal Certification License and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), motor vehicle liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), worker's compensation, and pollution liability ($1,000,000 per incident). Key bid dates include a deadline for written bidder questions on January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and final bid submissions due on January 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with services to be performed Sunday through Monday, including state holidays, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences, though DVBE participation requirements have been waived. A 5% small business preference is available for California-certified small businesses, microbusinesses, or non-certified businesses subcontracting 25% or more with certified small businesses. DVBE incentives range from 1% to 5%, capped at $100,000 when combined with other preferences. Bidders claiming small business preference must provide certification documentation valid by 5:00 p.m. on the bid opening day. The State does not guarantee minimum service usage, and contractors must incorporate all associated costs into their quoted rates. Successful bidders must return a signed agreement within five working days of award notification, with bid prices remaining fixed for the entire 24-month contract term. While no specific budget range is provided, payment will be made only for actual services rendered, with emergency service rates billed separately when explicitly authorized by the State's representative.