C26635006 - Refuse Disposal Services for Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, North Coast Redwoods District, is requesting bids for weekly refuse disposal and recycling services at Fort Humboldt State Historic Park in Eureka under IFB C26635006, with bids due August 27, 2026. A 5% Small Business preference applies to certified SB or microbusiness firms, or non-small businesses subcontracting 25% or more with certified SB subcontractors.

The scope includes pickup, transport, recycling, and disposal of refuse from multiple container types (4-yard cardboard recycle bins, 1-yard and 2-yard refuse containers, and recycle toters) at multiple locations within the park, with weekly collection as specified. Contractor must carry all necessary permits for hauling and disposing of refuse in Humboldt County, comply with state and local waste diversion requirements, maintain at least 50% waste diversion through recycling, provide annual statistical reports documenting materials diverted, and assume responsibility for organic waste collection and disposal pursuant to SB 1383 mandates and local jurisdiction requirements. A DVBE participation incentive program applies to bidders achieving 0.01% or higher DVBE participation; bidders exceeding $10,000 in contract value must submit GSPD 05-105 and DGS PD 843 documentation.

The contract term spans approximately 3.5 years in four service periods: February 1, 2027 through June 30, 2027; July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028; July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2029; and July 1, 2029 through January 31, 2030. Payment is made monthly in arrears based on actual service rendered. Contractor must carry commercial general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence), motor vehicle liability insurance ($1 million combined single limit), and pollution liability insurance ($1 million per incident / $2 million aggregate). Bids must be submitted in duplicate and sealed; the lowest responsive and responsible bidder receives award. Prospective bidders may arrange to view the service area by contacting the Department of Parks and Recreation.