C25925001 - South Sector Chemical Toilets

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, specifically the Orange Coast District, is soliciting bids for a chemical toilet and sewage pump services contract (Solicitation Number C25925001) covering San Clemente State Beach, San Mateo Campground, San Onofre State Beach, and Doheny State Beach. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive services including labor, materials, tools, and equipment for pumping, servicing, and maintaining portable chemical toilet units and one concrete sewage vault. Key deliverables include regular maintenance of toilets with varying service frequencies (weekly and every-other-week), including both standard and handicapped accessible units across multiple park locations. The contract duration is three years, spanning from October 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028. Critical procurement dates include a solicitation release on 06/04/2025, a Q&A submission deadline of 06/16/2025, and a bid submission deadline of 06/30/2025 at 2:00 PM PST, with electronic PDF bid packages to be submitted to OCD.Bids@parks.ca.gov. Evaluation will focus on determining the lowest responsible bidder, with potential considerations for small business and disabled veteran-owned business participation.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business and disadvantaged enterprise participation, specifically a 5% Small Business Preference and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive Program, though the DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this specific contract. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with California civil rights laws, drug-free workplace regulations, and state procurement guidelines, and provide comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, motor vehicle liability, workers' compensation, and pollution liability. The estimated contract value is approximately $250,000, with bidders required to submit detailed documentation proving their ability to perform a "commercially useful function" in contract execution. Potential respondents must comply with California's waste diversion and organic waste collection regulations. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the contract emphasizes integration with existing state park infrastructure and adherence to strict service specifications across multiple coastal district locations.