C26680002 - Contra-Solano Septic

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Diablo Range District is soliciting sealed bids for a three-year septic pumping and maintenance contract serving Mount Diablo State Park and Benicia State Recreation Area across Contra Costa and Solano Counties. The procurement encompasses pumping services for 47 septic tanks, pit toilets, and CXT toilet units on a yearly basis, with emergency septic pumping services required to maintain a two-hour response time. All bidders must possess a valid Hazardous Substance Removal Certification license from the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board, and must maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, motor vehicle liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, workers' compensation coverage, and pollution liability insurance of $1,000,000 per incident. The contract term extends from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029, with rates remaining constant throughout the three-year period and all costs for labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidental services incorporated into quoted rates with no additional fees permitted. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Mount Diablo State Park's North Gate entrance, written questions must be submitted by May 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM with answers posted by May 11, 2026, and sealed bids are due May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM with public bid opening at 12:00 PM at 15751 Tesla Road, Livermore, California. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all prescribed requirements, and all bids remain valid for 30 calendar days following the bid opening date.

California-certified small businesses and microbusinesses are eligible for a 5% Small Business Preference, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) with confirmed participation of 5% or greater may receive an incentive of up to 5% on their bids. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is specified in the solicitation materials provided. The contract award is contingent upon State budget appropriation, though no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. Prospective bidders should note that all required certification forms must be included with their submissions to be considered responsive and eligible for award consideration.